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“I do not often get involved in litigation, largely because it is often simply impossible to conclude with scientific certainty what caused something to break. The fact that almost every case involves opposing experts just serves to confirm this difficulty.” quote by Mark Eberhart
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““I do not often get involved in litigation, largely because it is often simply impossible to conclude with scientific certainty what caused something to break. The fact that almost every case involves opposing experts just serves to confirm this difficulty.””

Mark Eberhart

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Source Article: Scientific Litigation Review, 2019

Litigation is hampered by scientific uncertainty and expert disagreement.

In simple terms: Science can’t always prove causes.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty in legal disputes.

Themes

law science uncertainty

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

legal scientific

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy debates
  • research funding

Key Concepts

expert testimony burden of proof

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can courts handle scientific ambiguity?
  • What methods improve expert consensus?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on uncertain science may stall justice.

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