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Experience Highlights

Selected matters with public record across federal and state courts.

Kelly Economics serves as damages expert in agricultural litigation, business interruption, personal injury, wrongful death, and class action matters in federal and state courts. Methodology draws on peer-reviewed research in applied econometrics and applies equally to plaintiff or defense engagements.

Professional Negligence (Legal Malpractice)

Paul Halderson, et al. v. Christopher Stombaugh, et al.

In Trempealeau County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (Case No. 18-CV-160), a professional negligence (legal malpractice) matter involving claims related to prior legal representation.

Role:Damages expert

References: Wisconsin Court System – Case Search

Class Action

Triple S Farms, LLC v. DeLaval Inc.

In U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (Case No. 0:22-cv-01924), a putative class action involving the DeLaval VMS V300 robotic milking system.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Justia (Opinion)govinfo (Docket)Law Street Media

Agricultural Product Liability

Doll v. J&L Nutritional Consulting, LTD. and FORM-A-FEED, Inc.

In Morton County District Court, North Dakota (Case No. 30-2018-CV-00311), an agricultural product liability matter involving livestock feed products. The matter proceeded to trial in 2020.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: North Dakota Courts (Public Access)

Halderson v. Star Blends LLC

In Trempealeau County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (Case No. 12-CV-74), an agricultural product liability matter involving livestock feed products. The matter proceeded to trial in 2017.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Wis. Ct. App. Opinion (PDF)Justia

Frye's Fur Farm, Inc. v. Whalen Foods, Inc.

In McHenry County Circuit Court, 22d Judicial Circuit, Illinois (Case No. 19-LA-342), an agricultural product liability matter involving frozen ground eggs supplied as mink feed.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Courthouse News Service

Stray Voltage / Dairy Operations

Vagts v. Northern Natural Gas Co.

In Fayette County District Court, Iowa (Case No. LACV055970), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages. The matter resulted in a jury verdict; the judgment was affirmed by the Iowa Supreme Court in 2024 (Case No. 23-0537).

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Iowa Supreme Court Opinion (PDF)Iowa Judicial BranchJustia

Poppler v. Wright-Hennepin Coop. Elec. Ass'n

In Wright County District Court, Minnesota, a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages. The matter resulted in a jury verdict following retrial in 2015.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Minn. Supreme Court (Justia)Minn. Ct. App. (FindLaw)MPR News

Nelson v. Brown County Rural Electrical Ass'n

In Brown County District Court, Minnesota (Case No. 08-CV-17-719), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages. Settled during trial; terms not disclosed.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Minnesota MCRO (Case Search)The JournalThe Bullvine

Rogers Farm, LLC v. Versant Power

In Cumberland County Superior Court, Maine (Case No. CUMbcd-cv-22-00014), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Maine Superior Court (Case Detail)

Poeschel Hidden Valley, LLC v. Northern States Power Co. (Xcel Energy)

In Pepin County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (Case No. 2018-CV-000027), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Wisconsin Court Records (Case Search)

Hagedorn v. Interstate Power & Light Co. (Alliant Energy)

In Iowa District Court (Case No. LACV026239), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Iowa Courts Online (Case Search)

Schuricht v. Wisconsin Electric Power Co.

In Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (Case No. 14-CV-604), a stray voltage matter involving dairy operation damages.

Role:Damages expert for plaintiffs

References: Wisconsin Court Records (Case Search)

Disclosures

The matters listed above are examples where Kelly Economics has served as damages expert and basic case details are publicly available. Our role is limited to economic damages analysis; we do not opine on causation or liability. Listing does not imply endorsement by any party.

Past results are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Case results depend on the specific facts, applicable law, venue, and many other factors.

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