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    From Forecast to Flawed Assumptions and a Speculative Basis: Court Dismisses Accounting Expert’s Testimony in Packaging Lawsuit

    June 4, 2025

    Daubert motions are commonly raised to exclude experts. In this article, the author underscores the importance of questioning a client’s representations and documenting the basis for damages calculations. The failure to do so exposes the expert to challenges on the basis that the opinion is flawed because it is based on speculation and questionable assumptions. Bon Appetit Danish and Bon Appetit Specialty Snacks, renowned for their baked goods across Los Angeles and beyond, sought to streamline their packaging process through automation. The goal was to modernize the wrapping of items like donuts, muffins, breads, and cakes using advanced equipment. In…

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