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John Lomicky
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John is a multidisciplinary researcher with bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology and Near Eastern Studies from Georgetown University and graduate degrees in International Business and Eurasian Studies from the American University of Central Asia and the Middlebury Institute.Articles by John Lomicky
Scaffolding Collapses Killing 3 Construction Workers
The case centered around allegations that the scaffolding should have been able to withstand the impact of the materials falling. Furthermore, it was also alleged that the scaffolding was not properly secured. Thus, this caused the scaffolding to collapse under…
Posted on inFoster Care System Fails To Remove Child From Abusive Home
The boy did not report negative experiences at either of his first 2 homes. After 6 months of placement into his most recent foster home, the boy reported to his caseworker that his foster father was abusing him. In spite…
Posted on inUtility Company Violates Wind Farm Development Contract
This case involves a public utility company and a green energy supplier that entered into a contract under which the public utility company committed to making an equity investment into a wind farm the green energy supplier built. The public…
Posted on inElder Care Facility Fails To Screen Employees
Through his time spent with the elderly woman, the employee became aware that the woman was wealthy, as she was the recipient of a large trust. The employee subsequently entered into a romantic relationship with the elderly woman and began…
Posted on inFactory Workers Develop Mesothelioma From Asbestos Conditions
Many of these workers developed lung complications, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. It was alleged that the facility in question was not compliant with industry standards for industrial hygiene, thus causing injuries to the plaintiffs. A certified industrial hygienist was…
Posted on inInsurance Expert Investigates Bank’s Auto Liability Policy Following Accident
This case involves a business auto liability policy declaratory judgment action. A female senior executive employed by a bank was driving to a work-related event in her personal vehicle. Because the woman was running late to the event, she began…
Posted on inTrucking Company Allegedly Encourages Cell Phone Use While Driving
This case involves a fatal trucking accident that was caused by distracted driving. The truck driver was using his cell phone to communicate with his employer while operating the truck on a major interstate highway. At the time, the weather…
Posted on inWoman Is Severely Burned In Space Heater Fire
This claim involves an apartment fire that was allegedly caused by a space heater. The fire took place in January a week after the heating system in the plaintiff’s apartment stopped working. The plaintiff had been using the space heater…
Posted on inLoading Dock Accident Kills Forklift Driver
This case involves a workplace accident that resulted in two fatalities. The accident took place on a loading dock where a crane was lifting concrete slabs. One of the deceased workers was operating a forklift and the other was standing…
Posted on inPermanent Resident Faces Deportation Following Drug Trafficking Conviction
This case involves a 42-year-old Columbian national man who was a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 26 years. The man served 5 years at a federal correctional institution after being convicted of drug trafficking and faced deportation…
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