1997•Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual MeetingRequires access
Human Factors Expert Testimony after Daubert (1993)
Gerald V. Barrett, Rafael Carneiro Ortiz
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Abstract
This paper reviewed Human Factors expert testimony after the Supreme Court decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1993). Daubert (1993) set a new standard for Experts testifying in federal courts. Failure of a Human Factors expert to meet the Daubert standard will result in the exclusion of the expert's testimony. Court cases after Daubert (1993) were reviewed and principles were applied which resulted in acceptance or rejection of the Human Factors expert testimony. Considerations for Human Factors professionals testifying in court are discussed.