Hallmark v. Eldridge

OPINION

By the Court,

Maupin, J.:

In this appeal, we consider the extent to which biomechanical engineers may testify concerning damage claims in personal injury matters 2 and clarify the standards for appellate review concerning the adequacy of damage awards based upon the erroneous admission of evidence.

We conclude that (1) the district court below abused its discretion when it allowed a physician with an engineering background to testify as a biomechanical expert against a personal injury plaintiff because, among other reasons, the testimony did not assist the jury in understanding the…