Articles by Cody Porcoro
Web Design Expert Discusses Forensic Examination of Utility Company Website
This case involves an individual who was electrocuted by a downed power line. Following the incident, the defendant power company claimed that the power line was mounted to a private power pole that owned by the property owner. As such,…
Posted on inElectron Microscopy Expert Discusses Technique for Identifying Talc in Ovarian Tissue
The presence of talc particles in tissue became the pivotal point of a liability case that alleged baby powder manufacturers had ignored the carcinogenic risks posed by talcum powder. A woman decided to sue a large company following the discovery…
Posted on inMoldy Washing Machines Prompt Class Action Lawsuit
Owners of the same model and make of a front-loading washing machine decided to file a class action suit against the manufacturer after their machines accumulated excessive mold and mildew. The manufacturer had engineered residential washing machines with ribbed, convoluted…
Posted on inWoman Dies After Blood Thinner Use Due to Cardiologist Negligence
This case involves the death of a 55-year-old woman who was being treated for atrial fibrillation. She was prescribed Xarelto by a cardiologist, but soon started to complain of nausea, headaches and difficult bowel movements. Her concerns were not addressed…
Posted on inPatient Suffers Scarring After Using Cortisone Prior to Laser Resurfacing
This case takes place in Chicago where a patient underwent a laser resurfacing procedure but ended up with major necrosis on his left side which healed with scarring. The plastic surgeon believes the patient’s use of corticosteroids in the past…
Posted on inUnsafe Ladder Blamed for Fatal Workplace Accident
This case involves an individual who was severely injured when he fell off a ship ladder at his place of employment. He worked at a biopharmaceutical company and was responsible for turning off a boiler every night which was located…
Posted on inThoracic Surgery Expert Opines on Leak Following Esophagectomy
This case involves an elderly male with stage 2 colon cancer and stage 3 esophageal cancer. The plaintiff underwent a minimally invasive esophagectomy. His CT indicated a suspicious leak, although the surgeon was not convinced it was a threat. Patient…
Posted on inDefective Surgical Warming Blanket Design Blamed for Severe Burns
This case involves a man who was admitted for a gastric bypass and in preparation for the operation, a Snuggle Warm Blanket System was applied to his chest/upper body. At the end of the procedure, the warmer was removed and…
Posted on inWoman is Seriously Injured After Falling From Gurney
This case involves a female patient being transported by EMS out of her home on a gurney. She was dropped onto the ground from the gurney while being transported from the house to the ambulance, causing a cervical fracture. The…
Posted on inSuit Alleges Cigarette Manufacturers Made Product Unnecessarily Dangerous
This case involves the development of lung cancer by a class of individuals after years of smoking. The dangers of the product stems from its addictive nature and the fact that the ultimate damages are seen only after years of…
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