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Full Citation Frank Bowman, Jr. v. McClendon Trucking Co., Inc., and William Walker, Sr.; Cause No.:  10C01-0303-CT-190
Court Clark County Circuit Court, State of Indiana
Facts of Case Male with 7 years of education with neck and back injuries resulting in constant pain and difficulties with prolonged sitting, standing walking, bending, climbing, and heavy lifting
VEI Analysis Loss of earnings in a range from $271,728 to $440,766 based on a reduction of earnings and worklife expectancy (Report – April 29, 2004)

Based on testimony regarding future job prospects, loss in a range from $1,545,743 to $1,711,722 (Report - May 12, 2004)

Challenge

Motion (January 2005)

Challenge Issues

Daubert/Kumho standards

Census Bureau caveat

Validity of CPS data

Use of statistical averages

Heterogeneity

Lack of exogeneity/self-reported data

Sample selection bias

Skoog and Toppino article

VEI response

Attorney's response (February 2005)

Results Challenge unsuccessful (February 4, 2005)