Judge Denies Motion to Exclude Plaintiff's Medical Witness

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - A New York State trial court judge denied a motion to exclude testimony by Dr. Eckhardt Johanning on Sept. 12, ruling that Dr. Johanning's opinions are an issue of fact for the jury to consider. Netti, et al. v. Auburn Enlarged City School District, No. 98-0178 (N.Y. Sup., Cayuga Cty.).

Acting Supreme Court Justice Peter E. Corning did not elaborate in denying the motion by the Auburn Enlarged City School District, which is defending personal injury claims by two students.

Plaintiffs Bryant T. Netti andJessica L. Marcon allege that damp conditions, mold and inadequate ventilation at the …