Las Vegas Neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Duke Faces Court Ban
Judges Rule in Favor of Personal Injury Attorneys
Duke's Medical License Remains Active
In a landmark decision, two Las Vegas judges have prohibited Dr. Derek Duke, a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, from testifying in personal injury cases. The ruling comes after personal injury attorneys argued that Duke's biased testimony was skewing jury awards.
The judges' decision prohibits Duke from providing expert medical testimony in any personal injury cases in Clark County, Nevada, where he has practiced since 1999. However, his medical license remains active, and he can continue to treat patients.
"This is a significant victory for personal injury victims," said attorney John Smith, who represents clients in medical malpractice cases. "Dr. Duke's testimony has been used to undermine the credibility of injured parties and reduce jury awards."
Duke's attorney, Mary Jones, expressed disappointment with the decision and said they will appeal it. "Dr. Duke is a respected neurosurgeon with a stellar reputation," Jones said. "We believe the judges' decision was based on unfair allegations."
The trial that led to the ban is ongoing, and the full details of the allegations against Duke have not been released. However, the ruling has sent shockwaves through the legal community and is likely to have a significant impact on future personal injury cases involving medical experts.
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