Medical expert testimony is often central to a trial, and the best experts often “teach” jurors the complex concepts underlying a case as much as they testify as to their ultimate conclusions. In the latest episode of Medical Testimony Master Class, Burton Bentley II, M.D. explains the value of a key expert’s background during testimony that cleared a defendant physician in a 9-figure med mal trial.

Atlanta, GA— Jurors Monday cleared a Georgia anesthesiologist of liability for his participation in a viral music video made by Atlanta’s so-called “Dancing Doctor” during surgery on a patient. Rideau v. Pinkney, 19EV006990. 

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Across the last several weeks, CVN has covered major trials around the country, including a pair of key product liability cases, a California crash trial with a rare directed verdict, and more. Check out critical moments from three headline-making proceedings we’ve recently covered. 

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Atlanta, GA— Trial is expected to begin within the next day against an anesthesiologist involved in one of the viral surgical videos made by the so-called Atlanta “Dancing Doctor,” which grabbed headlines five years ago. CVN will be covering the Fulton County (Georgia) State Court proceeding live and on demand.  Rideau v. Pinkney, 19EV006990.

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Honolulu, Hawaii— Attorneys Wednesday debated who bore responsibility for the lung cancer of a woman who smoked for more than 60 years, as a Hawaii state court trial opened against Philip Morris. Ricapor-Hall v. Philip Morris, 1CCV-21-0000334.