Stephen Gomez
Stephen Gomez, J.D., is a legal compliance and professional risk specialist who manages employment lawsuits for large corporate entities including, banks, fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and universities.
The da Vinci Robot Expert Witness: A Litigation Guide
The da Vinci Surgical System is an advanced medical device used to perform surgery, which is produced by Intuitive Surgical Inc. In recent months, a number of complaints have been levied against users of the surgical system, and, perhaps more notably, Intuitive Surgical, for claims ranging from negligence to improper training and preparation. Given the
Posted on April 1, 2013 in News & Working with Experts
DePuy Hip Expert Witness: A Litigation Guide
DePuy Orthaepedics is a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson and produces devices for total hip arthroplasty. In 2010, DePuy issued a recall of their ASR Hip Resurfacing System and their ASR XL Acetabular System 1, after evidence emerged that the device caused significant health complications. The devices, which were intended to last approximately fifteen years,
Posted on April 24, 2013 in Working with Experts
Mirena IUD: A Mass Tort Primer
On April 8, 2013, after a number of complaints were filed, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation determined that federal suits against Bayer AG for their Mirena IUD should be consolidated into the Southern District of New York for the pre-trial proceedings. The order came nearly three months after plaintiffs had petitioned consolidation
Posted on April 25, 2013 in Working with Experts
State Litigation Trends: Expert Witness Standard in New Jersey
In medical malpractice cases, the depositions and testimonies of expert witnesses are a critical component. In New Jersey, two recent cases by the state’s courts may change the standard by which certain medical practitioners will be allowed to testify in the future. According to an article on NJ.com, a recent decision limits the practitioners available
Posted on May 31, 2013 in News
Actos: A Mass Tort Primer
On February 19, 2013, the first of over 3,000 Actos lawsuits went to trial in the Superior Court of California. The plaintiff in the case alleged that Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Asia’s largest drugmaker and Actos manufacturer, was negligent in presenting the risks associated with their diabetes medication. Some news outlets suggest that Takeda concealed the dangers
Posted on June 12, 2013 in News
Family Law Expert Witness: A Hiring Guide
Co-authored by Carrie M. Babiasz A family law expert witness can provide a critical function in today’s legal landscape, their usage growing as different elements of litigation become more and more specialized. This is particularly true in family law. With increasing caseloads, family law attorneys have a number of items to consider, with a family
Posted on June 14, 2013 in Working with Experts
Construction Expert Witness: A Hiring Guide
Co-authored by Peter Radetich. A construction expert witness is crucial in analyzing the intricacies of a construction case. Because construction law embodies so many different areas of the law, a vast range of a construction expert witnesses are needed. With this variety comes different items that experts can add to the litigation process. Some experts
Posted on June 20, 2013 in Working with Experts
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against NHL Will Require Expert Witnesses
Co-authored by Peter Radetich. On May 12, 2013, the family of Derek Boogaard filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Chicago against the National Hockey League (NHL), alleging that the NHL was responsible for the physical trauma and brain damage Boogaard suffered during his six-year career. Boogaard became addicted to prescription painkillers following several injuries and passed
Posted on June 26, 2013 in News
Game of Thrones: Leadership Lessons For Expert Witnesses
Co-authored by Kelly Lhungay. Fans of the HBO hit series Game of Thrones have watched Daenarys Targaryen’s transformation from a meek, noble-born girl into a queen. She was naive enough at first to be manipulated and betrayed in her experiences with the Khalisar and in Qarth. However, she has emerged from these hardships a strong,
Posted on June 27, 2013 in Working with Experts
Hip Replacement Expert Witness: A Litigation Guide
Co-authored by Kelly Lhungay. Stryker Orthaepedics is a medical equipment firm which develops and produces hip implants, among other medical equipment. Stryker’s Rejuvenate Modular Hip System, a hip replacement device, was first introduced in 2009. It was marketed to younger patients as a custom-made device that would fit patients better, last longer, and offer a
Posted on July 10, 2013 in Working with Experts