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| Full Citation |
James R. Garland v. Ralph Rossknecht; 624 N.W.2d 700 |
| Court |
South Dakota Supreme Court |
| Facts of Case |
Male sustained injury in a vehicular accident resulting in the need to take longer breaks
than prior to injury (1/2 hour every four hours) |
| Challenge Issues |
Lack of foundation for opinion regarding reduced earning
capacity; allowing economist to assign a disability rating |
| VEI Observation |
The court determined that there was an abuse of discretion when the economist was allowed to testify
regarding the plaintiff's disability and loss of earnings. It was
determined that the economist did not have a proper foundation for his
calculation of the plaintiff's reduced worklife expectancy. |
| Results |
Opinion (March 28, 2001) |
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Wednesday March 15, 2006 10:33 AM |
