Expert Affidavit That Contradicts Prior Deposition Does Not Create Factual Issue to Prevent Summary Judgment

The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that when the affidavit of a retained nonparty expert is submitted in opposition to a pending motion for summary judgment, and statements in the affidavit contradict testimony given by the same expert during a prior deposition, the affidavit does not create a “genuine issue of material fact” that prevents summary judgment unless the expert sufficiently explains the reason for the contradiction.

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