holding that expert testimony was necessary to establish the standard of care in the roofing industry
Summary of this case from Ins. Co. of the W. v. Island Dream Homes, Inc.No. 08-P-1958.
July 7, 2009.
Judgment affirmed.
holding that expert testimony was necessary to establish the standard of care in the roofing industry
Summary of this case from Ins. Co. of the W. v. Island Dream Homes, Inc.affirming need for expert testimony when breach turned on questions “beyond the ordinary understanding” of a lay juror, like whether construction complied with applicable industry standards
Summary of this case from Chubb Nat'l Ins. Co. v. BST Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Full title:DOROTHY L. LESLIE v. INTERLOCK INDUSTRIES, INC
Court:Appeals Court of Massachusetts
Date published: Jul 7, 2009
We upheld the judgment, noting that the jury should not be “permitted to speculate as to the standard against…
Chubb Nat'l Ins. Co. v. BST Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Competent expert testimony may aid a jury in determining the contours of the duty of care, or breach of…