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2026After an "expert 'rules in' plausible causes, the expert then must rule out those causes that did not produce the patient's condition by engaging 'in a process of elimination . . . so as to reach a conclusion as to the most likely cause of the findings in that particular case." Id. at 356 (quoting Clausen, 339 F.3d at 1057 n.4).

2026After an "expert 'rules in' plausible causes, the expert then must rule out those causes that did not produce the patient's condition by engaging 'in a process of elimination . . . so as to reach a conclusion as to the most likely cause of the findings in that particular case." Id. at 356 (quoting Clausen, 339 F.3d at 1057 n.4).

2024However, it held that "due process does not always require the opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses, so long as the opportunity to meet and rebut the expert analysis is afforded, because 'the credibility and veracity of the witnesses [is] not usually at issue.'" Id. at 52 (quoting Shoreline Assocs. v. Marsh, 555 F. Supp. 169 (D.

1990It noted that due process does not always require the opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses, so long as the opportunity to meet and rebut the expert analysis is afforded, because “the credibility and veracity of the witnesses [is] not usually at issue.” Id. at 175 (citing Mathews v. Eldridge, supra, 424 U.S. at 343-45 , 96 S.Ct. at 906-08 , 47 L.Ed.2d at 38-39 ).

2026To meet that burden, plaintiff relies on a theory of differential diagnosis based on Creanga v. Jardal, 185 N.J. 345 (2005), which identified the required steps for an expert to conduct a differential diagnosis to prove causation in a legal proceeding: first, the expert must rule in all plausible causes for the patient’s condition; second, the expert must rule out, through a process of elimination, the causes that did not produce the patient’s condition.

2024Expert analysis has not been deemed sufficient to support a qui tam suit when "all the material elements of fraud are publicly available, though not readily comprehensible to nonexperts." Springfield Terminal, 14 F.3d at 655 .

2024However, it held that "due process does not always require the opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses, so long as the opportunity to meet and rebut the expert analysis is afforded, because 'the credibility and veracity of the witnesses [is] not usually at issue.'" Id. at 52 (quoting Shoreline Assocs. v. Marsh, 555 F. Supp. 169 (D.

2020In that case, "[t]he trial judge . . . concluded that, even though the State's expert did not test-fire the magazines, there were sufficient inferences based on his testimony that they were operable, assuming that proof of operability was required." Ibid.

2012Having earlier been retained as an expert by the defense and then been instructed not to consult further until the propriety of her retention is determined, Dr. Kavaler may be awaiting conclusive guidance from the court. [9] Our decision makes it unnecessary for us to address defendants' further argument that the First Amendment rights of physicians were violated by the trial court's order of disqualification and preclusion. [1] In this respect, the issues before us implicate not only a treating physician's "silence" as a potential witness, but also the extent to which the physician may engage

2012Having earlier been retained as an expert by the defense and then been instructed not to consult further until the propriety of her retention is determined, Dr. Kavaler may be awaiting conclusive guidance from the court. [9] Our decision makes it unnecessary for us to address defendants' further argument that the First Amendment rights of physicians were violated by the trial court's order of disqualification and preclusion. [1] In this respect, the issues before us implicate not only a treating physician's "silence" as a potential witness, but also the extent to which the physician may engage

2007In Fortin I, supra, we determined that Hazelwood, as an expert in criminal investigative techniques, could testify to similarities between the crimes, provided he did not "draw[ ] conclusions about the guilt or innocence of the defendant." 162 N.J. at 528 , 745 A. 2d 509 .

2007In Fortin I, supra, we determined that Hazelwood, as an expert in criminal investigative techniques, could testify to similarities between the crimes, provided he did not "draw[ ] conclusions about the guilt or innocence of the defendant." 162 N.J. at 528 , 745 A. 2d 509 .

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Rue, 175 N.J. 1, 19 , 811 A.2d 425 (2002) (holding that the Public Defender was required to advance a defendant’s claim raised in the first post conviction relief proceedings); State v. Arenas, 126 N.J. 504, 507 , 600 A.2d 467 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender had to pay the costs of trial transcripts for an indigent defendant represented by private counsel); In re Kauffman, 126 N.J. 499, 503 , 600 A.2d 465 (1991) (holding that the Public Defender is required to pay for an expert to challenge Avenel report); In re Cannady, 126 N.J. 486, 498 , 600 A.2d 459 (1991)(holding that Pu

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

2005State v. Manning, 234 N.J.Super. 147, 160 , 560 A.2d 693 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 117 N.J. 657 , 569 A.2d 1351 (1989) (holding that the Public Defender must pay for services of experts for indigent defendants who are represented by private counsel); State v. Linares, 192 N.J.Super. 391, 398-99 , 470 A.2d 39 ( Law Div.1983) (ordering that the Public Defender was to pay for interpreters for non-English speaking indigent defendants during criminal eases).

1998Although we observed in Wagner v. Deborah Heart & Lung Ctr., 247 N.J.Super. 72, 77-78 , 588 A.2d 860 (App.Div.1991), that “[o]ne exception to the necessity for an expert witness to establish the standard of care and deviation is recognized when the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable” and that “before res ipsa loquitur may be utilized to avoid the necessity of an expert, plaintiffs evidence must demonstrate that occurrence itself ordinarily bespeaks negligence,” we were referring to the necessity of an expert as to a standard of care and deviation.

1998Although we observed in Wagner v. Deborah Heart & Lung Ctr., 247 N.J.Super. 72, 77-78 , 588 A.2d 860 (App.Div.1991), that “[o]ne exception to the necessity for an expert witness to establish the standard of care and deviation is recognized when the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable” and that “before res ipsa loquitur may be utilized to avoid the necessity of an expert, plaintiffs evidence must demonstrate that occurrence itself ordinarily bespeaks negligence,” we were referring to the necessity of an expert as to a standard of care and deviation.

1990It noted that due process does not always require the opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses, so long as the opportunity to meet and rebut the expert analysis is afforded, because “the credibility and veracity of the witnesses [is] not usually at issue.” Id. at 175 (citing Mathews v. Eldridge, supra, 424 U.S. at 343-45 , 96 S.Ct. at 906-08 , 47 L.Ed.2d at 38-39 ).

1990It noted that due process does not always require the opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses, so long as the opportunity to meet and rebut the expert analysis is afforded, because “the credibility and veracity of the witnesses [is] not usually at issue.” Id. at 175 (citing Mathews v. Eldridge, supra, 424 U.S. at 343-45 , 96 S.Ct. at 906-08 , 47 L.Ed.2d at 38-39 ).