Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993)

Issues: Evidence Law, Expert Testimony, Scientific Evidence

509 U.S. 579 113 S.Ct. 2786 125 L.Ed.2d 469 William DAUBERT, et ux., etc., et al., Petitioners, v. MERRELL DOW PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. No. 92-102. Argued March 30, 1993 Decided June 28, 1993. Syllabus * Petitioners, two minor children and their parents, alleged in their suit against respondent that the children’s serious birth defects had been […]

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Khumo Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999)

Issues: Evidence Law, Expert Testimony

526 U.S. 137 119 S.Ct. 1167 143 L.Ed.2d 238 KUMHO TIRE CO. v. CARMICHAEL (97-1709) 131 F.3d 1433, reversed. SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES No. 97 1709 KUMHO TIRE COMPANY, LTD., et al., PETITIONERS v. PATRICK CARMICHAEL, etc., et al. ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH […]

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