EXPERT WATCH 62: ANOTHER CASE WHERE THE EXPERT DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE “BOLAM” TEST: PLUS THE DANGERS OF INSTRUCTING AN EXPERT BY A “PORTAL”

For the second time today I am writing about a case where the trial judge was concerned that an expert witness for the claimant did not fully understand the "Bolam" test.  The concern also extends to the way in which this expert was instructed - via a portal, answering a series of questions.   This ...