I have a plaintiff whos asking on the eve of trial to have two of his experts testify via video conference. One is in Buffalo. The other has difficulty getting around due to knee pain.
I have a case that says virtual conferencing is not the equivalent of in-person testimony and should only be considered under exceptional circumstances, a standard that I dont believe the above reasons meet. [Matter of State of New York v. Robert F., 25 NY3d 448 (2015)].
If anyone has seen this more recently and how courts have ruled, any insight or cases would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Michael Maher
Trial Attorney
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