VEI Challenges

Full Citation	Kristin N. McGonigal v. Lester R. Lucas and Cutler Logistics, Inc.; Cause No. 60C01-0501-CT-008
Court	Owen County Circuit Court, State of Indiana
Facts of Case	Female high school graduate with neck and left knee injuries resulting in constant pain and difficulties with sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing and use of left arm and hand
VEI Analysis	Loss of earnings in a range from $205,728 to $302,532 based on a reduction of earnings and worklife expectancy (Report â€“ June 10, 2005)
Challenge	Motion (January 2007)
Challenge Issues	Census Bureau caveat Validity of CPS data Heterogeneity Self-reported disability Validity of the first disability question Letter from Harvey Hamel Skoog & Toppino article CPS use by other researchers Life, Participation, Employment methodology Daubert/Kumho factors Use of statistical average Assessment of Ms. McGonigal
VEI response	VEI Affidavit (March 2007)
Results	Pending

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