Pennsylvania Superior Court Reverses Expert Disqualification Based on Board Certification Alone

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McAleer v. Geisenger Med. Ctr., 2025 WL

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed and remanded a trial court opinion, holding that the trial court committed an error by disqualifying an expert based solely on his board certification, where a gastroenterologist was offered to present standard of care opinions pertaining to a colorectal surgeon.

The Superior Court reiterated that Section 512 must be considered in its entirety, via taking evidence directly from the expert, rather than relying on his CV, before ruling on the issue of qualifications.

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