S2 E20 The Surgeon, The Spine, and The Credibility Issue

Send us Fan MailBefore the Deep Dive Debate…A January 15, 2026 proceeding in the New York Supreme Court put expert credibility front and center in Buestan v. 550 Washington Owner LLC and Turner Construction.The key issue? Whether the defense can question the plaintiffs’ spinal surgery expert about the Workers’ Compensation Board’s denial of his reauthorization to treat injured workers.The defense calls it evidence of bias and credibility. Plaintiffs argue it’s non-final and prejudicial. The Court allows limited inquiry—drawing a careful line between impeachment and improper character attack.When regulatory findings intersect with courtroom testimony, where should that line be drawn?That’s the debate.Support the show