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Reference Manual On Scientific Evidence: A “Must-Have” In Defense Lawyer’s Toolbox

William A. Ruskin's Toxic Tort Litigtion Blog Posted on February 22, 2018 by William A. RuskinFebruary 22, 2018

The Reference Manual for Scientific Evidence (3rd Ed.) (“RMSE Third”), published by the Federal Judicial Center and the National Research Council of the National Academies,  is an indispensable tool that can support defense lawyers’ efforts  in making their Daubert  motions persuasive.  Contrary to the suggestion made in a recent article appearing in the DRI publication, The Voice (2/21/18), that RMSE Third is “an overlooked litigator’s tool”, it should be consulted not just when crafting Daubert arguments, but in preparing to take plaintiff’s expert’s deposition as well.  In summary, RMSE Third provides a roadmap for handling most, if not all, of the complex technical and scientific issues in your matters.  You overlook … Continue reading →

Posted in Causation, Daubert, Expert Testimony, General Causation, Specific Causation | Tagged Acute Promyeloctic leukemia, AML M3, benzene exposure, Daubert, Dr. Martyn Smith, DRI "The Voice", First Circuit, ipse dixit, Justice Antonin Scalia, Milward v. Acuity Specialty Products Group, Milward v. Rust-Oleum Corp, Reference Manual for Scientific Evidence (3rd Ed.) | Leave a reply

Methodology “Mishmash” Dooms Plaintiff Experts in Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Case

William A. Ruskin's Toxic Tort Litigtion Blog Posted on October 12, 2017 by William A. RuskinOctober 12, 2017

In a decision, dated September 25, 2017, a Philadelphia state trial court excluded the opinions of plaintiff’s experts, Mr. Sean Fitzgerald and Dr. Ronald Gordon, on the ground that they did not use generally accepted methodology in forming their scientific opinions.  The case, Sally Brandt v. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. et. al. (Court of Commons Pleas of Philadelphia County, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, September 25, 2017), was being carefully watched because it was alleged that J&J’s cashmere bouquet talcum powder caused, not ovarian cancer–the disease entity at issue in the J&J talcum powder cases pending in St. Louis and elsewhere–but mesothelioma, which affects the … Continue reading →

Posted in Asbestos, Expert Testimony | Tagged asbestos, Brandt v. Bon-Ton Stores, Colgate Palmolive, Dr. Ronald Gordon, expert testimony, Frye, Frye jurisdiction, mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, Sean Fitzgerald, talcum powder, Yamate Protocol | Leave a reply

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