The September 8th announcement by Home Depot that approximately 56 million customer credit and debit accounts had been exposed to hackers has resulted in a wellspring of lawsuits against the retailer. Now, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has…
When working with expert witnesses, it is important to understand that they can be easily overwhelmed by a trial setting, making proper coaching and preparation essential. After all, every expert is human, and the courtroom is a naturally stressful environment.…
The science of assessing construction defects involves a fascinating array of possibilities depending on the nature of the work, and its context. If you’re an attorney whose firm specializes in construction litigation, surely you have a leg up on the…
Transvaginal mesh was originally intended to treat women suffering from debilitating conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Instead, it has severely injured many of the women it was intended to help. It has caused organ perforations, erosion…
Blindness is such a small incidence group that there are very few true experts on blindness. Blindness affects only ½ of 1% of the US population. Also, persons with severe visual loss account for less than 2% of the population.…
Case: Shannon Dux v. United States of America, No. 11 CV 7142, U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois; Sept. 24, 2014 Background: Doctors at defendant Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration in Maywood, Ill., told a Vietnam veteran that he tested positive…
Background: Suzanne Heer brought a products liability lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp., Rubbermaid, Inc., and Tricam Industries, Inc. seeking damages for injuries she suffered in 2011 while using a Rubbermaid step stool that she purchased at Costco and that Tricam…
Case: Vicky Pruitt v. BROC, LLC, No. 4:14–cv–00006, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; Oct. 9, 2014 Background: Plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of a patient at Blue Ridge Nursing Center, which is owned by defendant BROC,…
Case: Doris M. May v. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., No. 5:13–CV–170 (FJS/ATB), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; Oct. 2, 2014 Background: Plaintiff Doris M. May alleges that she was injured when she tripped on a concrete wheel stop…
Worried about deposing an opponent’s expert? Don’t be. With plenty of preparation and the right strategy you can flush out a weak expert well before your case goes to trial. We’ve rounded up some tips from top litigators and legal…