Smith v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co.

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 3122

Syllabus

Per Mayle, J., In a Federal Employers' Liability Act (\FELA\) claim, trial court improperly excluded employee's experts' causation opinions. Treating physician was not required to provide an expert report under Civ.R. 26(B)(7)(d). Expert ergonomist utilized proper scientific method, there existed sufficient factual basis for opinions, and acceptable methodology was used. Railroad's criticisms go to weight and not admissibility of opinions. Summary judgment improperly granted for railroad.