This trial ruling addresses the admissibility and content of Ms. Pollard's summary charts for future care costs in two personal injury actions.
The court clarified the scope of Ms. Pollard's expert qualifications, limiting her opinions to unit costs and excluding recommendations on specific treatments, dosages, or frequencies unless supported by qualified medical evidence.
The ruling provides guidance on what items can be included in the summary charts for jury consideration, emphasizing the need for "reasonable evidence" and distinguishing between expert opinion and jury common sense.
