Shanta Inc v. Nautilus Insurance Company

Filing 76

ORDER denying 56 Motion in Limine, as more fully set out. Signed by Honorable David L. Russell on 3/8/17. (jw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
SHANTA, INC. D/B/A GREEN
CARPET INN,
Plaintiff,
v.
NAUTILUS INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendant.

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CIV-15-872-R

ORDER
Defendant seeks to exclude the testimony of Plaintiff’s public adjuster, Art Boutin,
who Plaintiff indicates will offer expert testimony on the issue of the property damage
sustained at the Green Carpet Inn as the result of a May 31, 2013 tornado. Doc. No. 56.
Plaintiff responded in opposition to the motion. The Court hereby DENIES Defendant’s
motion. Mr. Boutin, by virtue of his professional training and experience is qualified to
testify as to the causation of the damage to the Green Carpet Inn. The issues raised by
Defendant may be addressed on cross-examination and do not necessitate the limitation on
Mr. Boutin’s testimony that Defendant seeks to impose.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 8th day of March 2017.