The Litigation Psychology Podcast

#302 - The Likeable Plaintiff


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The likeability of witnesses is a huge factor in juror evaluation and decision-making. Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the necessity of testing plaintiff likeability by getting the plaintiff deposition on video so it can be played in a focus group to get feedback on the plaintiff. Juror perception of the plaintiff is a major influencing factor in how they consider the case. Likeability of defense witnesses is important to test as well since the likeability factor applies to both sides, so understanding what jurors think about the likeability, credibility, knowledge, etc. of all witnesses is crucial. Lastly, Bill shares how to address likeability of plaintiff witnesses in voir dire in order to diffuse it as an issue during deliberations.

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