In a construction defect lawsuit, the plaintiff seeks to introduce an expert witness's opinion on whether the building materials used meet industry safety standards. The expert is a licensed structural engineer with ten years of experience in building design. Is the subject matter of this expert's testimony appropriate under the rules governing expert testimony?
No, because safety standards are determined by government regulations, not experts.
Yes, because the expert has relevant experience in building design and safety standards.
Yes, because licensed professionals can provide testimony on industry standards.
The correct answer is that the testimony is appropriate because the expert's background in structural engineering directly relates to evaluating building materials and safety standards. This falls within the proper subject matter for expert testimony. Other options suggesting irrelevance or overgeneralizing the qualifications are incorrect because the expert's specific expertise aligns with the issue at hand, and not all licensed professionals have the necessary relevant experience.
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