When Expert Witness Testimony and Expert Reports Collide
Some experts are of the view that the opinions expressed by them on the witness stand at trial do not necessarily need to align with the opinions expressed in their expert report. This disconnect between report content and trial testimony is fundamentally wrong and is contrary to law, the duties of an expert,...
Court Excludes Expert Testimony Not Covered in Expert Report
An expert who has been retained to analyze evidence and draft a report for use in litigation is generally not permitted to give testimony and express opinions beyond the contents of the report. There are sound legal and practical reasons for this limitation. This article examines a recent case illustrating this point and...