This highly qualified expert has twenty years of experience in digital product design and development with a focus on user experience and human computer interaction. She received her BA in mathematics and economics from Occidental College and then both her MS in operations research engineering and PhD in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California. She currently holds four patents relating to user interface. This expert has held a ...
This product design and liability expert has over 50 years of experience in mechanical engineering. He has devoted his entire career to the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices and similar consumer products, developing 5 patents along the way. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic College before obtaining his MBA from California State College. Formerly, he served as an engineer and department manager at ...
This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of chemistry. She received her BS in chemistry from Bradley University before earning her PhD in physical-organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota. This expert also holds several certifications: a professional innovator certification from the University of Michigan, a data analytics using Power BI certification from Skillsoft/Manpower Group, and a patent law for managers, engineers, and ...
This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is currently a professor of industrial design at a university in Georgia and ...
This expert has over 25 years in electrical engineering and product development. He gained his MS and PhD in electrical engineering and systems from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute, he transitioned to industry and spent 13 years at Motorola Mobility developing wireless products. He ended his tenure as Motorola's vice president of product management and development. ...
This expert is a renowned authority on the toy industry and the CEO of a global toy consultancy and resource for toy industry analysis and strategies. Additionally, he is the publisher of a toy industry newsletter, gaining him access to the most notable individuals in the toy and children's media industries. He has appeared as a commentator on ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, Newsweek and other media outlets in the US and abroad....
This expert earned his BS at Lehigh University in Mechanical Engineering. He then went on to complete his MBA at Worcester Polytechnic Institution. Formerly this expert served as a National Grooved Product Manager at Anvil International Headquarters. Currently, he is the Director of Product Engineering at a Private Company based in MA. Specializing in HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, and process piping equipment claims....
This ivy-league trained electrical engineer has extensive hands-on experience in product architecture, system and circuit design, system integration, hardware and firmware development, intellectual property including patent development, and consulting. He specializes in technology areas related to wireless systems, including RFID, RTLS, WLAN, WiMax, Wi-Fi (WiFi), MIMO, UWB, CDMA, OFDM, LTE, 3G, 4G, and others. Currently, this expert is an independent wireless technology ...
In late March 2021, the massive consolidated case concerning defective 3M combat earplugs lurched forward with a bellwether. This bellwether consolidates three cases (of the MDL’s 229,397 actions) in Florida’s Northern District Court. It’s intended as a harbinger of how…
In early January 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Robin Rosenberg moved to dismiss economic damages and design defect claims against major drugmakers in the ongoing Zantac multidistrict litigation. Judge Rosenburg ruled that these claims against Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Boehringer…
A magistrate judge in the Central District of California recently handed down a blockbuster precedent in the product liability case, Kaupelis v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. The decision concerns the scope of discovery when dealing with personal information protected…
The Peloton indoor cycling bike has become more than just a home workout, it has become something of a status symbol. But despite the company’s explosive growth since founding in 2012 and a loyal following of millions, Peloton has faced…
A mass tort action against manufacturing giant, 3M, centered on defective combat earplugs is now poised to become one of the largest product liability suits in recent history. Thousands of current and former service members have filed claims alleging that…
In February 2020, a California parent filed a product liability class action lawsuit against car seat maker. Evenflo. Days later, two additional consumers joined the class action, and claims were consolidated in Massachusetts District Court. In the class action complaint,…
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Williams v. Tristar Prods. Citation: 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144919 The mechanical engineering expert, retained by the plaintiff, opined on the flaws of…
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Smilovits v. First Solar Inc. Citation: 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 221424 The plaintiffs claimed that once the company revealed the product’s flaws to the public, the…
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Hernandez v. Pitco Frialator, Inc. Citation: 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 187690 The defendant alleges the expert has not demonstrated appropriate methodology. The defendant alleges…
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Hinson v. Dorel Juvenile Grp., Inc. Citation: 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74993 Facts The plaintiff, the next friend of the underage victim, filed…
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Rivera v. Volvo Cars of North Am., LLC Citation: 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 179695 Facts A federal diversity personal injury case arose out of a…
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: McMahon v. Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Citation: 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 191666 In this product liability case involving a saw injury, testimony from…
Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Lanard Toys Ltd. v. Toys “R” US-Delaware, Inc. Citation: 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46911 Facts The plaintiff, Lanard Toys Limited, developed and held…
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Zoch v. Daimler, A.G. Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 164500 Facts This products liability case involves the alleged failure of a 2008 Smart…
Court: Supreme Court of Nebraska Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Pitts v. Genie Indus Citation: 302 Neb. 88 In this product liability case involving an aerial lift platform malfunction that caused an electrician to sustain injuries, the plaintiff called an electrical…