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Junk Science
Jurors expect to hear the truth from the witness stand, especially when a witness is billed as an “expert” and has impressive sounding credentials. Unfortunately, these factors don't guarantee that witness testimony is credible, or even particularly accurate. In the case of an expert witness, testimony may be skewed to favor whichever side has hired him or her.
This questionable practice – “junk science” – taints our entire civil justice system. Junk science props up frivolous and questionable health care lawsuits that scare consumers, keep |
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beneficial medications off the market, drive up health care costs, and limit medical research and innovation.
The Texas Legislature in 2005 failed to pass legislation which would have helped curb the practice of junk science by setting standards for testimony by out-of-state physician witnesses.
CALA supports legislative efforts to crack down on junk science.
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