P1128 Federal law prevents the award of expert witness fees as enhanced costs under Code of Civil Procedure section 998 in an action under the Federal Employers Liability Act.
MILLER v U.P. (FELA) 147 CA4 451 [See: 45 USC 51 etseq; CCP 998; Lund v San Joaquin Vly RR 31 C4 1, T/AT 8/03]
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