Arnaud v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1DissentMcCLENDON, J.
| ^though the trial court is afforded great discretion in setting expert witness fees, expert witnesses are only entitled to reasonable compensation. See Dakmak v. Baton Rough City Police, 12-1850 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/4/14), 153 So.3d 511, 514. Based on the record and considering the factors set forth in Albin v. Illinois Cent. Gulf R. Co., 607 So.2d 844, 845 (La.App. 1 Cir.1992), I conclude that the award of $21,197.00 for the expert witness fee of *764accident reconstruction expert, David Love, was abusively high.
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Root Glass Co. v. GaglianoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
- Albin v. Illinois Cent. Gulf R. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1992
- Dakmak v. Baton Rouge City Police DepartmentLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2014