LITIGATION SUPPORT
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
As part of state-of-the-art defense for a case involving potential bystander and take-home exposure to asbestos, conducted a thorough review of historical regulatory requirements and assisted in preparation of expert witness report and development of trial exhibits.
Provided technical and litigation support on various cases involving potential asbestos exposure from gaskets and packing, molded phenolic resin products, mastics and coatings, electrical components, and friction materials in heavy equipment. Reviewed and summarized case materials, scientific literature regarding historical exposures, and government and medical records, for use in the preparation of expert testimony and reports.
Participated in a simulation study designed to reconstruct and characterize occupant exposure to carbon monoxide in a recreational vehicle. Study was conducted in support of litigation. Conducted sampling, documented study results, and contributed to preparation of written report. Also assisted with proposal submittal for study approval granted by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), addressing study design, participant safety precautions, documentation, and ethical issues.
Provided testimony on behalf of a carpet manufacturing company regarding testing protocols and emissions criteria established and used for evaluation of product impact on indoor air quality.
Conducted and managed an IEQ investigation of a multi-use commercial-retail complex involving an office space located adjacent to cigar shop that housed a smoking lounge. Study approach included visual and olfactory observations; direct reading measurements of airborne particles; qualitative evaluation of relative pressurization between subject spaces; collection of settled dust samples for analysis of VOCs to supplement air measurements in complaint and control locations. Data were reviewed for indicator compounds for tobacco smoke (nicotine in dust; 3-ethenylpyridine in air). Results of investigation provided useful support documentation and recommendations to client.
Managed and conducted an odor investigation in a multi-story residential building in support of litigation. Developed and executed a comprehensive chemical sampling and analysis protocol including assessment of source emissions and the occupied space, and provided expert testimony at trial.
Provided technical and litigation support for a high-rise hotel facility, including conducting sampling for Legionella and potential airborne chemical contaminants.
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