1. The plaintiffs presented an affidavit from a water control expert, Dr. Daryl B. Simmons, stating that AP&L operated the dams in an unreasonable, negligent manner, did not properly monitor the water levels on the two lakes, and failed to coordinate the opening of the floodgates on the respective dams. What was the jury's impression of the expert's opinion?

2. How can it be fair to decide this case without even considering the opinion of an expert who said the defendants were negligent?