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Significant Cases
Our economists have testified in many notable cases, including:
Finch v. Hercules Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware held that an economist may testify on the probable date of retirement of the plaintiff, endorsing statistical testimony by Center for Forensic Economic Studies President Jerome M. Staller. "Absent a crystal ball," the court wrote, "statistical analysis served as the next best barometer of the reality of [the plaintiff's] stated intentions."
Marks v. Stinson
In this landmark election-law case, statistical analysis by Center Vice President Brian P. Sullivan demonstrated that voting fraud had occurred in a Pennsylvania state senate race. Dr. Sullivan’s testimony was characterized by the court as “eloquent.”
National Bendectin Litigation
Center economists acted as court-appointed experts on damages in this massive class action.
Estate of Jessica Savitch
Analysis by Center economists was instrumental in achieving a reasonable settlement in this potentially volatile matter involving the first female network news anchor.
Danner et al. v. NGK Metals
In this proposed medical-monitoring class action against a supplier of beryllium, damages of $2 billion were claimed based on the plaintiffs’ expert report. Analysis by Center economists showed that the report was based on faulty data. The expert was forced to withdraw and the case was dismissed.
Maghribi v. Advanced Micro Devices
Center economists showed that the structure of a joint-venture arrangement, rather than discrimination, was the likely reason that the plaintiff, a Silicon Valley CEO, left the defendant company. Analysis also showed that the plaintiff’s damages claim of more than $100 million in lost future earnings and stock-option grants was entirely speculative. Trial resulted in a defense verdict.
