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24 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2026 14 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 13 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2012–2026
2 sentences

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

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In re Accutane Litig.green
nj · 2018 · cited in 10 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026The Court has "reconcile[d] our standard under N.J.R.E. 702, and relatedly N.J.R.E. 703, with the federal Daubert standard to incorporate its factors for civil cases." In re Accutane Litig., 234 N.J. at 348 .

2026The Court "distilled" the following Daubert factors that trial courts are generally to apply, but elucidated they are not "exhaustive": 1) Whether the scientific theory can be, or at any time has been, tested; 2) Whether the scientific theory has been subjected to peer review and publication, noting that publication is one form of peer review but is not a "sine qua non"; 3) Whether there is any known or potential rate of error and whether there exist any standards for maintaining or controlling the technique's operation; and 4) Whether there does exist a general acceptance in the scientific co

210
General Electric Co. v. Joinergreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2026
2 sentences

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

12
Creanga v. Jardalgreen
nj · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Plaintiff argues that this Court should not apply the Daubert factors addressed in Accutane to her experts’ opinions and that we should instead find 21 those opinions reliable on the basis of Creanga v. Jardal, 185 N.J. 345, 357-61 (2005).

2026Plaintiff argues that this Court should not apply the Daubert factors addressed in Accutane to her experts’ opinions and that we should instead find 21 those opinions reliable on the basis of Creanga v. Jardal, 185 N.J. 345, 357-61 (2005).

11
State v. Rambogreen
orctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

11
State v. Sharpegreen
alaska · 2019 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Sharpe predicted that a less deferential standard of review “would allow trial courts and parties to avoid repeatedly relitigating the validity of scientific evidence, saving the court and parties the time, effort, and cost of a Daubert hearing -- at least absent new or previously overlooked research and evidence.” Id. at 899 .

2023Sharpe predicted that a less deferential standard of review “would allow trial courts and parties to avoid repeatedly relitigating the validity of scientific evidence, saving the court and parties the time, effort, and cost of a Daubert hearing -- at least absent new or previously overlooked research and evidence.” Id. at 899 .

11
Connecticut v. Portergreen
conn · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , *588 State v. Porter , 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 , 746 (1997) (adopting Daubert ); M.G.

2018See, e.g. , *588 State v. Porter , 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 , 746 (1997) (adopting Daubert ); M.G.

11
Calhoun v. Yamaha Motor Corporationgreen
ca3 · 2003 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , **387 Calhoun v. Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. , 350 F.3d 316 , 320-21, 320 n.8 (3d Cir. 2003).

2018See, e.g. , **387 Calhoun v. Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. , 350 F.3d 316 , 320-21, 320 n.8 (3d Cir. 2003).

11
People v. Shreckgreen
colo · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , People v. Shreck , 22 P.3d 68 , 70 (Colo. 2001) (en banc) (abandoning Frye test and holding that trial court "may consider" Daubert factors); McDaniel v. CSX Transp. , 955 S.W.2d 257 , 265 (Tenn. 1997) (finding factors useful in determining reliability but not expressly adopting Daubert ).

2018See, e.g. , People v. Shreck , 22 P.3d 68 , 70 (Colo. 2001) (en banc) (abandoning Frye test and holding that trial court "may consider" Daubert factors); McDaniel v. CSX Transp. , 955 S.W.2d 257 , 265 (Tenn. 1997) (finding factors useful in determining reliability but not expressly adopting Daubert ).

11
United States v. Hernández-De La Rosagreen
prd · 2009 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Affirmed. 3 Ion scan evidence was found to be admissible after a Daubert hearing in United States v. Hernandez-De La Rosa, 606 F. Supp. 2d 175, 178, 185-87 (D.P.R. 2009) ("[T]he [ion scan] technology is able to detect the presence of illegal drugs and analyze the relative quantity of such drugs present. . . . [T]his piece of evidence will 'assist the trier of fact to determine a fact in issue' . . . .").

2018Affirmed. 3 Ion scan evidence was found to be admissible after a Daubert hearing in United States v. Hernandez-De La Rosa, 606 F. Supp. 2d 175, 178, 185-87 (D.P.R. 2009) ("[T]he [ion scan] technology is able to detect the presence of illegal drugs and analyze the relative quantity of such drugs present. . . . [T]his piece of evidence will 'assist the trier of fact to determine a fact in issue' . . . .").

11
Daniel G. Padillas v. Stork-Gamco, Incgreen
ca3 · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Ed. 2d 469 (1993). 21 A-4196-14T1 summary judgment context, failure to hold such a hearing may be an abuse of discretion. [Id. at 428 (quoting Padillas v. Stork-Gamco, Inc., 186 F. 3d 412, 418 (3d Cir. 1999)).] There was no Daubert objection here.

11
People v. Greengreen
nyappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See People v. Green, 250 A.D. 2d 143 , 683 N.Y.S. 2d 597, 600 (N.Y.App.Div.1998), lv. denied 93 N.Y. 2d 873 , 689 N.Y.S. 2d 435 , 711 N.E. 2d 649 (1999), rejecting Hall for this very reason in a case in which a defendant asked to present a psychologist who would testify that he was particularly susceptible to providing a false confession.

2002See People v. Green, 250 A.D. 2d 143 , 683 N.Y.S. 2d 597, 600 (N.Y.App.Div.1998), lv. denied 93 N.Y. 2d 873 , 689 N.Y.S. 2d 435 , 711 N.E. 2d 649 (1999), rejecting Hall for this very reason in a case in which a defendant asked to present a psychologist who would testify that he was particularly susceptible to providing a false confession.

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Ballard v. Stategreen
alaskactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Ballard v. State, 955 P. 2d 931 (Alaska Ct.App.1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Coon, 974 P. 2d 386 (Alaska 1999) (adopting the Daubert standard over the Frye standard); State ex rel.

2000See, e.g., Ballard v. State, 955 P. 2d 931 (Alaska Ct.App.1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Coon, 974 P. 2d 386 (Alaska 1999) (adopting the Daubert standard over the Frye standard); State ex rel.

11
State v. Coongreen
alaska · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Ballard v. State, 955 P. 2d 931 (Alaska Ct.App.1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Coon, 974 P. 2d 386 (Alaska 1999) (adopting the Daubert standard over the Frye standard); State ex rel.

2000See, e.g., Ballard v. State, 955 P. 2d 931 (Alaska Ct.App.1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Coon, 974 P. 2d 386 (Alaska 1999) (adopting the Daubert standard over the Frye standard); State ex rel.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

2026Evid. 702 in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert, 509 U.S. at 592-93 , and two subsequent Supreme Court decisions clarifying the Daubert standard, General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 138-47 (1997), and Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 147-48 (1999).

32018–2026
Frye v. United States red
cadc · 1923
2 sentences

2025The Daubert standard requires a trial court reviewing a proffer of expert scientific testimony to make a "preliminary assessment of whether the reasoning or methodology underlying the testimony is scientifically valid and of whether that reasoning or 5 Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

2025The Daubert standard requires a trial court reviewing a proffer of expert scientific testimony to make a "preliminary assessment of whether the reasoning or methodology underlying the testimony is scientifically valid and of whether that reasoning or 5 Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

22024–2025
State v. Scoles green
nj · 2013
2 sentences

2024A-0499-23 13 We remand for the trial court to consider the State's motion to bar defendant's expert on the merits using the Daubert1 standard adopted by our Supreme Court for criminal cases in State v. Olenowski, 253 N.J. 133 , 151 (2023).2 If, after conducting a Daubert inquiry, the trial court finds Dr. Sagebiel's expert opinion regarding the canine team's reliability is admissible, then it shall order the State to produce all of Jocko's disputed field and health records pursuant to Rule 3:13-3(b) in order to "advance the quest for truth" and ensure our "goal of providing fair and just crimi

2024A-0499-23 13 We remand for the trial court to consider the State's motion to bar defendant's expert on the merits using the Daubert1 standard adopted by our Supreme Court for criminal cases in State v. Olenowski, 253 N.J. 133 , 151 (2023).2 If, after conducting a Daubert inquiry, the trial court finds Dr. Sagebiel's expert opinion regarding the canine team's reliability is admissible, then it shall order the State to produce all of Jocko's disputed field and health records pursuant to Rule 3:13-3(b) in order to "advance the quest for truth" and ensure our "goal of providing fair and just crimi

12024–2024
State v. Chitwood green
wisctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

12023–2023
State v. Daly green
neb · 2009
2 sentences

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

2023State v. Chitwood, 879 N.W.2d 786, 793 , 796- 801 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016); Daly, 775 N.W.2d at 62 ; State v. Rambo, 279 P.3d 361, 366-67 (Or.

12023–2023
State v. Kelly green
nj · 1984
2 sentences

2023We therefore adopted the Daubert standard in criminal cases as a means to ensure reliability through concentration on “the soundness of the methodology used to validate a scientific theory or technique, the strength of the reasoning underlying it, and the accuracy of the theory or technique in practice.” Ibid. (emphasis added).

2023We therefore adopted the Daubert standard in criminal cases as a means to ensure reliability through concentration on “the soundness of the methodology used to validate a scientific theory or technique, the strength of the reasoning underlying it, and the accuracy of the theory or technique in practice.” Ibid. (emphasis added).

12023–2023
C.W. Ex Rel. Wood v. Textron, Inc. green
ca7 · 2015
2 sentences

2023First, it “review[s] de novo a district court’s application of the Daubert framework.” Ibid.

2023First, it “review[s] de novo a district court’s application of the Daubert framework.” Ibid.

12023–2023
Bitler v. A.O. Smith Corp. green
ca10 · 2004
2 sentences

2023Most notably, in State v. Sharpe, the Alaska Supreme Court adopted a hybrid standard of review in 22 More specifically, at the first step, the Tenth Circuit considers whether the Daubert test was indeed applied and is “not necessarily concerned with . . . ‘exact conclusions reached to exclude or admit expert testimony.’” Ibid. (quoting Bitler, 391 F.3d at 1119 ).

2023Most notably, in State v. Sharpe, the Alaska Supreme Court adopted a hybrid standard of review in 22 More specifically, at the first step, the Tenth Circuit considers whether the Daubert test was indeed applied and is “not necessarily concerned with . . . ‘exact conclusions reached to exclude or admit expert testimony.’” Ibid. (quoting Bitler, 391 F.3d at 1119 ).

12023–2023
Tonique Griffin v. City of East Orange (074937) green
nj · 2016
2 sentences

2021Its failure to "determine whether the scientific community would accept the methodology employed" by Dr. Wordeman before admitting his testimony was an error "so wide [of] the mark that a manifest denial of justice resulted." Griffin, 225 N.J. at 413 .

2021Its failure to "determine whether the scientific community would accept the methodology employed" by Dr. Wordeman before admitting his testimony was an error "so wide [of] the mark that a manifest denial of justice resulted." Griffin, 225 N.J. at 413 .

12021–2021
State v. Harvey green
nj · 1997
2 sentences

2018First, we have already broadened our approach to testing for the reliability of expert testimony for certain areas in civil law, see Kemp , 174 N.J. at 430 , 809 A.2d 77 ; but, to date, we retain the general acceptance test for reliability in criminal matters, see Harvey , 151 N.J. at 167 -70 , 699 A.2d 596 .

2018First, we have already broadened our approach to testing for the reliability of expert testimony for certain areas in civil law, see Kemp , 174 N.J. at 430 , 809 A.2d 77 ; but, to date, we retain the general acceptance test for reliability in criminal matters, see Harvey , 151 N.J. at 167 -70 , 699 A.2d 596 .

12018–2018
Kemp Ex Rel. Wright v. State green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2018The Court added that its decision was not intended "to incorporate the Daubert factors into N.J.R.E. 702." Ibid.

2018The Court added that its decision was not intended "to incorporate the Daubert factors into N.J.R.E. 702." Ibid.

12018–2018
McDaniel v. CSX Transportation, Inc. green
tenn · 1997
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , People v. Shreck , 22 P.3d 68 , 70 (Colo. 2001) (en banc) (abandoning Frye test and holding that trial court "may consider" Daubert factors); McDaniel v. CSX Transp. , 955 S.W.2d 257 , 265 (Tenn. 1997) (finding factors useful in determining reliability but not expressly adopting Daubert ).

2018See, e.g. , People v. Shreck , 22 P.3d 68 , 70 (Colo. 2001) (en banc) (abandoning Frye test and holding that trial court "may consider" Daubert factors); McDaniel v. CSX Transp. , 955 S.W.2d 257 , 265 (Tenn. 1997) (finding factors useful in determining reliability but not expressly adopting Daubert ).

12018–2018
Gannon v. United States green
paed · 2007
1 sentence

2012Id. at 617 .

12012–2012
People v. Buening green
illappct · 1992
12000–2000
Zimmerman v. State green
del · 1997
2 sentences

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

12000–2000
State Ex Rel. Hamilton v. City Court of City of Mesa green
ariz · 1990
2 sentences

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

12000–2000
Hawkins v. State green
gactapp · 1996
2 sentences

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

2000Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P. 2d 855 (1990); Zimmerman v. State, 693 A. 2d 311 (Del.1997); Hawkins v. State, 223 Ga.App. 34 , 476 S.E. 2d 803 (1996); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-7.2 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-7 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-3 (3)

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