Blum v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Like Mr. Justice Cappy, I agree with the majority that the Frye1 test should remain the general evidentiary standard for *12admitting expert scientific testimony in this Commonwealth. The test is an appropriate vehicle to prevent “junk science” from improperly influencing the jury on matters not within their common knowledge and experience. However, I disagree with the majority’s summary conclusion that, under the Frye, standard, the trial court here erred in admitting appellants’ expert testimony on causation. After reviewing the extensive record here, I am thoroughly convinced that the trial…