Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
7-10-2014
Case Synopsis
The Court concluded that: (1) expert alternative causation testimony is permissible; (2) ex parte communication, even when improper, only warrants a new trial when prejudice is established; and, (3) an employee’s default may not be used against an employer codefendant contesting liability.
Recommended Citation
Paretti, Michael, "Summary of Leavitt v. Siems, 130 Adv. Nev. Op. 54" (2014). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 798.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/798