Gatekeeper Intelligence Report
Litigation history and Daubert challenge analysis
Dr. Michael Chen, PE
Structural Engineering Expert
Los Angeles, CA
87
Gatekeeper Score
Top 15% in fieldDaubert Challenge Analysis
18
Total Challenges
15
Admitted
1
Excluded
2
Limited
Success Rate88.9%
Common Challenge Reasons
Calculation methodologyIndustry standards applicationSite investigation adequacy
Recent Challenge HistoryPreview
Greenfield Development v. ABC Construction
Los Angeles Superior Court
Admitted
Date:
2/28/2024
Grounds for Challenge:
Methodology challenge on structural analysis
Judge:
Hon. David Kim
Court Decision:
Expert's finite element analysis methods accepted as reliable. Testimony on building failure causes admitted.
Riverside Plaza v. Steel Corp
Superior Court of California, Riverside County
Excluded
Date:
1/10/2024
Grounds for Challenge:
Insufficient foundation for opinions
Judge:
Hon. Maria Gonzalez
Court Decision:
Court found expert did not conduct adequate site investigation. Opinions on causation excluded for lack of sufficient foundation.
Expert Analysis
Strength Areas
- Structural failure analysis
- Building code compliance
- Construction defect investigation
Potential Vulnerabilities
- Site investigation protocols
- Geotechnical analysis
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Case Statistics
Total Cases156
Plaintiff Cases89
Defense Cases67
Avg Case Value$1.8M
Peer Comparison
Field RankingTop 15%
87th
Percentile
Public Records
Disciplinary Actions0
Malpractice Claims0
Licensing Issues0