Piano v. Davison

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• concluding defendants properly cross-examined plaintiff’s expert physician regarding medical records he reviewed but did not rely upon
• the plaintiff has the burden of proving that a brain shunt manufacturer’s use instructions establish the standard of care
• jury could not disregard expert witness’s conclusion because medical issue in cause, which involved interpretation of X ray and CT scan, was beyond jury’s understanding
• party must make the trial court aware of what the expected testimony would be, who would testify, and the purpose of the testimony
• expert may be cross-examined regarding the basis of his or her opinion which may include reports or medical tests performed by others
• jury is generally “not bound” to accept expert opinion on issue, but must do so when issue requires expert testimony, such as in medical malpractice cases

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