Product Liability / Defects

Robert John Anders is a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America and the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society with more than 40 years of professional experience. Mr. Anders has been retained as an Industrial Design Expert for over 17 years.

During his academic career as a tenured Professor at Pratt Institute, he lectured internationally and had written and taught Universal Design and the ADA.

Mr. Anders' Areas of Expertise Include:

• Industrial Design - Consumer Product, Furniture, Packaging and Retail Design
• Human Factors
• ADA and Design Management
• Intellectual Property - utility and design patents, trademarks, trade dress and copyright infringement

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Product Failure Expert Witness Services, focus on determining root cause of product failures. Using White Light 3D Scanning and Computer Aided Inspection, Advantagement is able to measure precision and accuracy to 40 one-millionths of an inch. Illustrating with form, shape, and geometry and comparing it to exemplars or design documents (CAD), he can evaluate any object for conformance to design, quality, or specifications, and inspect for anomalies that indicate tampering, tool marks, product use or misuse, and cause of failures.

Bill Greene is a Metallurgical Engineer who specializes in Materials Science and Manufacturing Processes. He has over 35 years of experience providing professional business development leadership for advanced technology-based companies. Mr. Greene and his team of sales managers and engineers offer neutral, objective, readily-understandable and highly-persuasive dimensional quality analysis and product performance investigation information to litigants. Drawing on years of experience in public speaking and professional communication, we are very capable of communicating technical information to individuals without a technical background. Clients include technology companies of all size and scope.

Areas of Expertise:

• Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Manufacturing Processes
• Product Quality, Performance & Failure
• Dimensional Quality Inspection
• Orthopedic Implant Performance
• Medical Device Performance
• Jet / Turbine Engine Part Performance
• Technology Contracts Assessment for Applicability & Delivery

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AEROSOL TECHNICAL EXPERT with 30 years of AEROSOL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.

Mr. Chadwick is an aerosol products technical consultant, his areas of expertise include:

• Designing and developing aerosol products & packaging systems.
• Creating and implementing aerosol quality assurance programs.
• Trouble-shooting technical issues in the lab and in the manufacturing environment.
• In addition, Mr. Chadwick provides customized training programs in aerosol technology to industry marketers, manufacturers and suppliers.

ATS expert witness services include:

• Technical support for case analysis & planning.
• Aerosol product failure analysis
• Expert reports, depositions, and testimony at trial if needed.
• A complete CV and case list are available upon request.
• Mr. Chadwick has a proven track record of successfully participating as an expert witness in court cases involving aerosol products and/or aerosol technology.
  
  

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Albert Ferrari, P.E., C.S.P. is a Mechanical Engineer and Safety Professional experienced in both the micro and in the macro focus. Mr. Ferrari is particularly sensitive to reliability, safety, and function. His Forensic Engineering experience includes 25 years in Accident Reconstruction, Causal Analysis, Failure Analysis, Codes, Standards and Regulations, Consulting and Testimony.

Mr. Ferrari provides Expert Witness Consulting and Testimony services to Defense attorneys, Plaintiff attorneys, Claims adjusters and Insurance companies.

Engineering Work Includes:

Automotive Engineering

Pedestrian Facilities

Machine Design

Thermal and Mechanical Energy Analysis

Structural Load and Stress Analysis

Piping and Tanks

System Safety and Human Factors Analysis for Design of Hazardous Equipment

Evaluations Include

Cause of Injury, Loss and Damage

Adequacy of Products, System, Materials

Standard of Care of Design, Use, Repair

Cause and Origin of Fires; Arson

Services Include:

Investigation and Consultation

Diagnostics, Testing and Analysis

Technical Photography and Video

Literature and Standards Studies

Codes and Regulations Analysis

Reports and Testimony

Evaluations

Analysis and Inference, Inc., led by William B. Fairley, Ph.D., provides compelling statistical analysis for corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and law firms. Dr. Fairley, a widely published author in statistics and economics, is skilled at presenting complex ideas to non-experts.

Expertise Includes: Data Analysis, Regression, Probability, Sampling, Statistical Significance and Validity, Surveys, and Modeling in areas such as Discrimination, Employment and Compensation, Insurance Losses, Risk Analysis, Product Liability, Theft and Fraud, Contract Disputes, Education, School Finance, Public Policy, Audit Disallowance and Damages.

Services Include:

Risk Analysis - Statistical, probability, and related financial analyses for risk, accidents, and health

Audits, Surveys, Theft and Fraud - Determination through statistical sampling and modeling of amounts of monies recoverable in audit disallowances, large-scale thefts, and fraud, etc.

Discrimination - Analysis of data, treatment of questions of statistical significance and validity, and development of models relevant to a wide range of discrimination claims in employment or in municipal services, housing, and other areas by age, sex, race, etc.

Liability and Damages - Statistical analysis and related economic aspects to address alleged harm or specific damages

Finance, Regulation and Insurance - Statistical analysis and related aspects of finance theory and economics in issues such as price discrimination, royalties, real property valuation, investment risk and return, regulated rates of return, and risk classification in property-liability insurance

Public Policy - Examples are school funding mechanisms, hazardous materials management, economic regulation, and discrimination

New Jersey Office: PMB 4066 55 Madison Avenue - Ste 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 T: (973) 401-0010 F: (973) 401-0056

New Hampshire Office: Analytic Engineering 105 Juniper Ridge Road Gilford, NH 03249 T: (603) 293-4477 F: (603) 293-4142

Analytic Engineering combines Professional Engineering with Effective Communication. We offer Technical Analysis and Services in the Engineering field and provide experienced Expert Testimony to communicate the conclusions reached.

Engineering Services:

Mechanical Engineering Safety Engineering Vehicular Accident Reconstruction Failure Analysis Computer Animation

Premises Liability Patent Claim Analysis Product Design & Liabilty Product & Equipment Design Engineering Services

Steven R. Thomas, PE, the Principal Engineer at Analytic Engineering, earned his Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) at Widener University, Chester, PA in 1979 and a Master of Science in Engineering Science (Safety Engineering and Human Factors) at The New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1997.

Professional Experience: Steven R. Thomas, P.E. has worked for such organizations as General Motors, Thomas & Betts, General Cable and Breed Automotive Corporation. He has worked in the engineering fields of Research and Development, Product Design, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Industrial, Tooling, Safety, Facility Design, Failure Analysis and Accident Reconstruction. Since 1991 Mr. Thomas has worked as an Engineering Consultant in the Forensic field and has testified in numerous jurisdictions.

Mr. Jerry Zerg, AIA Emiritus, NCARB, ASLA, ASSE, ASID, IIDA, RDI, NCIDQ, IES, CSI, CCI, CCPM, ICC is a practicing multi-disciplined design and construction professional in the fields of Architecture, Landscaping, Construction, Interior Design, Safety, ADA, OSHA & Building Code Compliance, Safety, Lighting, Slip/Trip/Fall,Property Improvements and Furnishings. His initial professional practice began in 1959, his forensic services in 1981.

Mr. Zerg is a practicing professional in all of his disciplines and has been court qualified as an expert witness in all of his disciplines. Approximately 35% of his professional services deal in forensic matters, 50% Plaintiff and 50% Defendant. Mr. Zerg has testified in about 280 depositions, 50+ trials and 30+ arbitrations. He has testified in Federal and State Courts.

He is President of United Design Associate, Inc., a noted Design and Construction Company since 1959. He is the Founder/Dean of Interior Decorators Institute, an educational Institution in the field of interior design.

Mr. Zerg's Professional Designations are Architect, Landscape Architect, General Contractor, Safety Engineer, Interior Designer, Lighting Engineer, Store Planner, Construction Inspector and Certified Construction Project Manager.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Failure Analysis Defects and Damages Architecture Construction Specifications ADA ANSI and OSHA Standards Building Codes Accident Reconstruction Building Inspections Slip / Trip / Fall Arbitration and Mediation Insurance Claims Product Liability Appraisals and Valuations Scope of Loss Reports Contract Disputes

Landscaping and Hardscaping Interior Design Decks and Patios Drainage Systems Trees and Plants Safety Lighting Irrigation Systems Root Control Playgrounds Human Factors Carpets Roofing Tile / Stone Building Design Building Materials

Sterling Anthony specializes in product liability/personal injury involving packaging, labeling, and warnings. His 30-plus years of experience were gained through careers in industry, academia, and consulting. Expertise covers consumer and industrial goods. Credits include many publications and speaking engagements.

Areas of Expertise:

Package Research & Development

Package Design

Labeling & Warnings

Palletizing & Unitizing

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Testing

Falling Merchandise

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Professional Certifications:

Packaging

Materials Handling

Materials Management

Purchasing

Product & Inventory Control

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Argos Engineering's principal, Dr. John Pratt, has earned 32 United States patents during his 36-year career in the Aerospace Fastener and Latching Mechanism business. He has served as Chairman of several domestic and international committees dealing with aerospace hardware and design allowables. During this time he has led the development of many aerospace systems, including the terrorist-proof cockpit door decompression latches used on half of the world's fleet of commercial transport aircraft. Other successes include the Composi-Lok I and II and Visu-Lok II blind bolts, and cylindrical-body Wedge Lock product lines.

As Chairman of the Industrial Fasteners Institute Technical Committee for Aerospace Fasteners, Dr. Pratt helped lead efforts to draft FAA-TSO-C148, and subsequently received the first FAA approvals under that regulation. Dr. Pratt also served as International Chairman of ISO / TC20 / SC4 / WG8, the organization for standardization of aerospace rivets, blind fasteners, lockbolts, and threaded pin-collar fasteners (i.e., Hi-Lites). In this capacity many of today's standards for metric aerospace fasteners were established.

Dr. Pratt's expert experience includes testimony in several patent infringement and products liability suits, as well as extended testimony before the Federal Trade Commission.

Areas of Expertise

Fasteners

Latches

Decompression Mechanisms

Aircraft (and other vehicle) Structural Analysis

Aircraft Explosive / Rapid Decompression

Wind Loading on Buildings

Products Liability

Patent Infringement

Services Provided:

Litigation Consulting

Deposition and Trial Testimony

Inspections

Testing

Structural Analysis

New Product Development

Michael Nranian, JD, MBA, MS has over 25 years experience focusing in Product Development, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Legal and Technical Compliance, and Product Liability Litigation. He is a licensed attorney in Michigan, Texas, & the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Nranian is a Six Sigma Black Belt, Professional Engineer, & Certified Project Management Professional. He has an in-depth background and education in Law, IP, Electrical, Chemical & Computer Engineering, & Business. He has testified extensively as an expert witness in depositions, hearings, and trials in state & federal courts.

Mr. Nranian conducts Product and Technology Analysis, Patentability & Prior Art Research,and provides Technology & Litigation Support for Intellectual Property. His litigation background includes patent infringement / non-infringement under literal infringement and the doctrine of equivalents, patent validity / invalidity, prior art, & file-wrapper estoppel, for both ITC and Federal cases. He conducts analysis of patents and products, prepares claim charts, & expert witness reports. This includes testimony and document preparation for cases before state, and federal court jurisdictions, and the International Trade Commission.

Mr. Nranian is thoroughly familiar with all 101, 102, 103, 112, and other enablement and prior art arguments. His experience includes Technology Standards Boards and Licensing Authorities, Antitrust / DOJ, Technology Development and Transfer, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights.

His Product Liability Expert Witness litigation background includes all types of Safety Systems, Electrical Systems, Fires, Accident Reconstruction, and Evaluation of Alternative Designs for Automotive, Medical and other industries. He has over 20 years of experience in Automotive Safety Systems, Sensors, Seatbelts, Airbags / Curtains, Seats, Diagnostic Systems, Crash Recorders, Crash Pulse Analysis, System Diagnostic, Fault Codes, Structure (including roof-crush and door) and front, side & roll-over systems (including sensing and algorithm development) for domestic and international corporations. He is thoroughly familiar with all regulatory (including FMVSS), and corporate due-care requirements, & preemption arguments, occupant kinematics, & injury causation.