Christopher Kendrick and Valerie A. Moore | Haight Brown & Bonesteel In Fadeeff v. State Farm General Ins. Co. (No. A155691, filed 5/22/20 ord. pub. 6/8/20), a California appeals court held that triable issues of fact and the trial court’s failure to address a request for a continuance precluded summary judgment for an insurer under the genuine… Continue reading Genuine Dispute Summary Judgment Reversed for Abuse of Discretion and Trial of Fact Questions About Expert Opinions
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Being an Expert Witness with “Nothing” to Witness
Advise & Consult, Inc. Typically, when we are hired as a construction expert witness, we are given some preliminary documents and plan on a site visit. We are then able to “witness” many of the damaged properties (if the damage has not already been repaired) and start gathering data on what caused the damage, who… Continue reading Being an Expert Witness with “Nothing” to Witness
Great Expert Witnesses are Vital
Advise & Consult, Inc. Construction and Property Insurance cases can be very complex and difficult for attorneys, juries, judges and those outside of the construction industry. Expert witnesses, thusly, are important in obtaining a favorable verdict. During the pre-trial preparation it can become vital for a great expert witness to inform the attorney of where… Continue reading Great Expert Witnesses are Vital
Expert Witness: To Exclude, Or Not To Exclude, That Is The Question
Robert Quinn | Drew Eckl & Farnham A significant factor to consider when evaluating a case, in particular for purposes of settlement, is whether the opposing party intends to utilize expert witnesses. The inclusion or exclusion of opposing party’s expert witness in some instances may make or break a case. The lack of an expert… Continue reading Expert Witness: To Exclude, Or Not To Exclude, That Is The Question
Trials And Depositions: The Rules Are Different
R. David DePuy | McLane Middleton The rules regarding the examination of witnesses at deposition are vastly different from the rules at trial, and while the COVID-19 epidemic is changing the way we do depositions from in person to video, the rules of how deponents are examined have not changed. When an objection is made… Continue reading Trials And Depositions: The Rules Are Different