Bowman v. McClendon

Bowman v. McClendon

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)

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