Admissibility of Expert Opinions: The Court of Appeal Issues a Warning about "Expert Generalists"
OBA Civil Litigation Section, 2008, Vol. 17, No. 1
September 2008
In a recent decision of the Court of Appeal, Justice Moldaver issued a warning to trial judges about admitting evidence from so-called "expert generalists" whose opinions are based on shallow knowledge and experience.
This article discusses Justice Moldaver's reasoning behind the warning, as well as the potential consequences should this warning be ignored.