Davis v. City of Mebane

EAGLES, Chief Judge.

We first consider whether the trial court abused its discretion in granting defendants’ motion to strike Dr. Barrett Kays’ and John Harris’ expert testimony. Plaintiffs first argue that “both Kays and Harris are amply qualified to testify as to their opinions about whether the dam caused the flooding.” According to plaintiffs, Dr. Kays has a Ph.D. in soil science and has experience and training in soil science, ground absorption systems and hydrology. Harris is a licensed professional engineer who specializes in hydraulics and has experience designing dams and conducting…