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Fourth Circuit· 5/20/1999

Westberry v. Gislaved Gummi AB

Citations

  • 178 F.3d 257
  • 1999 WL 317535

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  • holding that a reliable differential diagnosis alone provides valid foundation for causation opinion, even when no epidemiological studies, peer-reviewed published studies, animal studies, or laboratory data are offered in support of the opinion
  • holding that a reliable differential diagnosis alone provides valid foundation for causation opinion, even when no epidemiological studies, peer-reviewed published studies, animal studies, or laboratory data are offered in support of the opinion
  • holding that a reliable differential diagnosis alone provides valid foundation for causation opinion, even when no epidemiological studies, peer-reviewed published studies, animal studies, or laboratory data are offered in support of the opinion
  • holding that a reliable differential diagnosis alone may provide a valid foundation for a causation opinion, even when no epidemiological studies, peer — reviewed published studies, animal studies, or laboratory data are offered in support of the opinion
  • holding an expert must provide some explanation of why other potential causes were not the sole cause
  • stating that differential diagnosis “has widespread acceptance in the medical community, has been subject to peer review, and does not frequently lead to incorrect results”

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Judges: Eastern, Lee, Virginia, Wilkins, Williams

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