Case Citations: Civil Cases

Following is a list of CIVIL CASES on which we have been retained involving safety, accident reconstruction and causation, design adequacy, instructions, warnings, training issues and statements from witnesses.

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CIV 12-02 Human Factors, training:  Quinn v. Fresno Surgery Center. Superior Court of Kern County, CA.  Retained by Plainriff, represented by Nick Pritchett, Esq., Williams, Jordan, Brodersen & Pritchett, 2222 West Main, Visalia, CA 93291.  Case continuing.

CIV 12-01 Human Factors, evaluation of research. Medley, et al., v. Infantino, et al.  Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, County No. 00103.  Retained by Defendant, represented by James Griffith, Esq., Fox Rothschild, LLP 2000 Market St, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (jgriffith@foxrotheschild.com). Consulted, prepared report, expect to testify at trial.

CIV 11-04 Eyewitness testimony; lineup.  Jose Canizales v. Fisher Island Club.  Circuit Court of 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida, No 10-38633 CA 31. Retained by Plaintiff, represented by Keith Gaudioso, PA, One Biscayne Tower, 2 S. Biscayne Blvs, Suite 3700, Miami, FL 33131.  (kGaudioso@me.com).  Consulted, prepared report, case settled.

*CIV 11-03 Human factors, patents.  Man Machine Interface Corp v. Kyocera Communications. United States District Court, Southern Division, California (# CV11-03068).  Retained by Plaintiff,represented by Robert Schroeder, Esq., Sheldon Mak Anderson, 100 Corson St, Third Floor, Pasadena, CA 91103. 626 796-4000;  robert.schoeder@usip.com. Retained, consulted, deposed.

*CIV-11-02: Human factors, reaction, eyewitness memory.  Carmen Taylor-Jones et al., v. Lakewook Masonic Bldg. Assoc. Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, CA.  Retained by Defendant, represented by Peter Cook, Esq., Schulmann Rallo & Rosenberg, LLP., 3100 Bristlo St, 4th floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 714 850-0210; pcook@srrlawfirm.com. Consulted, inspected, and deposed before case settled.

*CIV 09-05 Reaction times and eyewitness description of truck collision.  Mark Johnson et al. v. Carl Thomas, et al. District Court of Fulton County, Georgia (Civil action #06A56191-7).  Retained by Plaintiff represented by Ben Brodhead, Brodhead Law, LLC, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 2230, Atlanta, GA 30339.  440-846-0100.  bcb@brodheadlaw.com.  Consulted, prepared report, deposed. 

*CIV 09-04 Wages and hours off the clock.  Kullar v. Tully's Coffee Corp.  Superior Court of County of Alameda, CA (RG 07362451).  Retained by the plaintiff, represented by Scott Cole Associates (Kevin Allen, Esq.), 1970 Broadway, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.  510-891-9800; kallen@scalaw.com.  Consulted, wrote report, deposed, case settled.  

*CIV 09-03 Wages and hours off the clock.  Gonzales vs. Bank of the West. Superior Court of Alameda County, California (RG08381652). Retained by Plaintiff, represented by Scott Cole Associates (Kevin Allen, Esq.), 1970 Broadway, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.  510-891-9800; kallen@scalaw.com.  Consulted, wrote report, deposed, case continuing.

CIV 09-02 Wages and Hours off the clock. Robert Runnings v. Dollar Tree Stores.  U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (No. C 07-04012 SC).  Retained by Plaintiff represented by Scott Cole, Esq., Scott Cole Associates, 1970 Broadway, ninth floor, Oakland, CA 94612 (510-891-9800., scole@scalaw.com).  Consulted, wrote report. 

*CIV 09-01 Language and speech normality after injury. Mitchell Peebles v. Julio Mendez, SSA Terminals, et al. Superior Court of the County of Alameda, California (No. RG 07324150).  Retained by Defendant SSA terminals, represented by Thomas Beer, Esq., Barger & Wolen, LLP, 650 Califonia St, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. (415-434-2800; tbeer@bargerwolen.com).  Retained, tested plaintiff; deposed, case settled.  

CIV 08-09 Slip and fall in snow.  Robinson, et al., v. McGee Creek Lodge, et al.   Superior Court of California, Orange County #00109597. Retained by Defendant represented by Peggy Kolkey, Esq., Hinshaw & Culbertson, 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025, pkolkey@hinshawlaw.com, 310-909-8011. Consulted, inspected, case setled. 

CIV 08-08. Low speed car-pedestrian accident in restaurant parking lot. Shuber v. R.A.M (McDonald) Enterprises et al.  18th Judicial Sedgwick County, Kansas, District Court. Retained by Defendant, represented by Lyon Garrison, Garrison Yount, Forte, & Mulcudy LLC, 909 Poydras St., Suite 1800, New Orleans, LA 70112, lgarrison@garrisonyount.com, 504-527-0680. Consulted, inspected, prepared report.  Case settled. 

CIV 08-07 Wages and hours dispute, working off the clock.  Hearn v. Rite Aid, Superior Count of New Jersey, Docket No. SSX-L-0004 19-06.  Retained by Plaintiff, represented by John MacDonald, Stark & Stark PC, 993 Lenox Dr., Bldg 2 PO box 5315, Princeton, NJ 08543. jmacdonald@stark-stark.com., 609-896-9060. Consulted, case continuing. 

CIV 08-06 Slip and Fall on stairs in rain.  Magee v. Shapell Industries, Superior Count of California, Contra Costa County. (C-08-00665). Retained by defendant, represented by Richard Freeman, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP, 1001 Galaxy Way, Suite 308, Concord, CA 94520, rfreeman@wshblaw.com.  925-356-8200.  Consulted, inspected, case settled. 

* CIV 08-05.  Personal injury while intoxicated. Goettsch v. El Capitan Stadium Assoc.  Superior Court of California, San Diego County, Case # GIE 020037.  Retained by defendant, represented Todd Austin, Esq., Clinton & Clinton, 100 Oceangate, 14th floor, Long Beach, CA 90802, taustin@clinton-clinton.com, 562-216-5000.  Consulted, inspected, prepared report, deposed, case settled.

*CIV 08-04 Truck-car collision; eyewitnesses.  Navarro, et al. v. Zavala et al., District Court, 398 Judicial District, Hidalgo, Cty, TX.  Retained by Defendant, represented by Francisco Villarreal, Garcia & Villarreal, LLP, 4311 North McColl Rd, McAllen, Tx 78504, pancho@gvlaw.net, 956-630-0081. Consulted, inspected, prepared report, deposed.  Case settled.

*CIV 08-03 Memory capacity, memorizing, record keeping.  Powers v. Hernandez, et al.  Superior Court of California, Placer County, (SCV 20588).  Retained by Plaintiff represented by Louis Anapolsky, Knox, Lemmon & Anapolsky, One Capital Mall, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95814.  lanapolsky@klalawfirm.com, 916-498-9911.  Consulted, testified at trial. 

CIV 08-01 Trip and fall in mud at new home.  Arzaga v. Shappell Industries.  Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County, C06-02081. Retained by Defendant, represented by Richard Freeman, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP, 1001 Galaxy Way, Suite 308, Concord, CA 94520, rfreeman@wshblaw.com.  925-356-8200.  Consulted, case settled. 

CIV 07-10. Driver and pedestrian causation of accident. Cushing et al. v Motor Coach Industries, Greyhound, et al.  Circuit Court of Cook County, Il.  (No. 04 L 010431).  Retained by defendant, represented by Paul Bozych,  Clausen Miller PC, 10 S. LaSalle St, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603 312-855-1010 (pbozych@clausen.com).  Consulted, inspected bus, prepared report, case settled. 

*CIV 07-09. Analysis of video tapes for content; employer constraints.  Costco employees v. Costco Stores. United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division.  Retained in 2007 by plaintiff represented by Matthew Bainer, Scott Cole and Associates APC, 1970 Broadway, Suite 950, Oakland, CA 94612.  510-891-9800, mbainer@scalaw.com.  Consulted, deposed, case in progress. 

*CIV 07-08. Eyewitness memory, stress, conflicting testimony.  Culosi et al. v. Fairfax County, et al.  United States District Court for Eastern Virginia, Alexandria Division, Civil Action No. 1:07cv266 (LMB/TCB).  Retained 2007 by Plaintiff, represented by Michael Lieberman, DiMura Ginsburg, 908 King Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314.  703-684-4333, mlieberman@dimura.com. Consulted, prepared report, deposed, case settled. 

CIV 07-07 Human factors, accident investigation, eyewitness reports.  Stanfill v. Gompah, et al., Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, CA.  Retained 2007 by plaintiff, represented by Chris Purcell, 7700 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618.  949-861-2300; lawoffices@purcell-law.com. Consulted, prepared report, case settled.

CIV 07-06 Human Factors, product design, warnings.  Hansen v. Sevyor, Inc.  Superior Court of County of Los Angeles, CA.  Retained 2007 by plaintiff, represented by Chris Purcell, 7700 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618.  949-861-2300; lawoffices@purcell-law.com. Consulted, case settled. 

*CIV 07-05 Eyewitness memory and identification.  Darryl Titus et al., v. County of Los Angeles, et al.  United States District Court Central District of California, No. CVC 06-3690 SVW (AJWx).  Retained in 2007 by Defendant, represented by Alvin Hall, Alvin Hall Associates, 11355 W. Olympia Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90064.  Consulted prepared report, deposed, case dismissed. 

*CIV 07-03 Visual Perception of static signs from moving vehicles.  Labor dispute.  Graphics Communication Conference (union) v. Ampersand Publishing Co dba Santa Barbara News Press (Company).  National Labor Relations Board, Santa Barbara, CA.  Retained in 2007 by company, represented by Matthew Clarke, Cappello and Noel,, 831 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-564-2444, mclarke@cappellonoel.com.  Retained, prepared report, testified at hearing, case settled.

CIV 07-01 Survey analysis.  Tierno v. Rite-Aid Stores (Class Action).  US District Court, Northern District of California (C-05-02520-TEH).  Retained by Plaintiff represented by Scott Cole, Scott Cole and Associates APC, 1970 Broadway, Suite 950, Oakland, CA 94612, 510-891-9800 (scole@scalaw.com).  Consulted, wrote report, case continues.

CIV 06-09 Slip and Fall. Superior Court of Monterey County California.  Retained by Defendant, represented by Amy Foscalina; Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, Concord, CA 94520, 925-356-8217, afoccalina@wshblaw.com.  Consulted, case settled. 

CIV 06-08 Human factors of pedestrian safety; safe zones.  Janzen v. Santa Monica Seafood Co.  Superior Court of Orange County, Central Justice Center, No. 05CC04673.  Retained by Defendant, represented by jJohn Lender, LaFollette, Johnson, De Haas, Fesler & Ames, 2677 N. Main St, Suite 901, Santa Ana, CA 92705, 714-558-7008; jlender@ljdfa.com.  Consulted, wrote report, case settled.

CIV 06-07 Eyewitness perception and memory, human factors of movement, fingerprint identification.  Watkins v. State of California, Superior Court of the County of San Francisco.  Retained by Plaintiff, represented by Tory Pankopf, 611 Sierra Rose Drive, Reno, NV 89511, 530-725-8263 tppankopf@sbcglobal.net.  Consulted. 

*CIV 06-06 Human factors of warnings, instructions.  Miller v. 99 Cents Only Stores and Handi-Foil Corp.  Superior Court of San Diego County, California No. GIE 026435.  Retained by Plaintiff, represented by Alex Joffe, Butler & Dodge, 409 N. Camden Dr., Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.  310-889-1800.  Consulted, deposed, case settled. 

CIV-06-05 Eyewitness descriptions and memory of truck-cars accident.  Estate of Kirksey, et al. v May Trucking Co, et al. Barstow Superior Court of California No. BCV 07780.  Retained by defendant, represented by Greg Middlebrook, Middlebrook, Kaiser, Popka & Hengesbach, 801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 101, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 760-322-0806; gmiddlebrook@mkp-law.com.  Consulted, inspected scene, wrote two reports. Case settled.

CIV-06-04 Perception, picture identification.  Pacifico v. Electronic Arts.  Retained by Plaintiff represented by Ray Shanani, Twin Oaks Office Plaza, 477 Ninth Ave, Suite 112, San Mateo, CA 94402.  tel 650-348-1444.  ray@shahani.com.  Consulted; case withdrawn.

*CIV 06-03.  Perception, Warning, Equipment operation.  Natalie Coots v. Union Pacific Railroad.  Superior Court of County of Fresno, California (No. 04 CE CG 00317 DSB). Retained in 2006 by Defendant, represented by Michael Johnson, Law Dept, Union Pacific Railroad, 30031 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747.  (916-789-6231; mjohns1@up.com.)  Consulted, deposed, case settled. 

*CIV 06-02. Lighting, equipment operation, attention.  Harris Farms v. Toor, et al. Superior Court of County of Fresno (central Division), No. 04CECG00232 SJK.  Retained 2006 by Defendant, represented by Richard Aharonian of David Wells Associates, 7576 N. Ingram Ave, Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93711 (559-434-0308).  Consulted, deposed, case settled. 

*CIV 06-01 Safety, human error, memory for routines.  Wright, et al. vs. Bill Hoover, et al.  Circuit Court of Newton County, Missouri at Neosho, No. 05NW-CV00459.  Retained 2006 by Defendant, represented by Michael Moeller, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, 2555 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 816-474-6550.  Consulted, deposed. 

CIV 05-09.  Perception, Warning, Equipment.  Ignacio Arce v. Union Pacific Railroad, Superior Court of County of Riverside, California No. RIC426364.  Retained 2005 by Defendant, represented by Michael Johnson, Law Dept, Union Pacific Railroad, 30031 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747.  916-789-621, mjohns1@up.com.  Consulted, prepared report.    

CIV 05-08.  Fire, warnings, equipment design.  Carney v. Nellcor Puritan-Bennett.  New York State Supreme Court, County of Erie.  Retained 2005 by Defendant, represented by Leslie Overfelt, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, 2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO.  Tel: 816-474-6550.  Consulted, wrote report, case settled. 

CIV-05-07.  Warnings, construction site; training, procedures.  Robert Cox v. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co, Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, State of Hawaii (Civil No. 02-1-0009K).  Retained in 2005 by Defendant, represented by John R. Myrdal, Clay Chapman Crumpton Iwamura & Pulice, Topa Financial Center, 700 Bishop St., Suite 2100, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.  (jmyrdal@paclawteam.com, 808-535-8400).  Consulted, prepared report, case settled. 

CIV-05-06.  Slip and fall; ADA handicapped, design.  Gary Simpson vs Victoria Partners (Monte Carlo Resort).  District Court, Clark County, Nevada (A-468156, Dept IX).  Retained in 2005 by Plaintiff, represented by Tracy Eglet, Mainor, Eglet & Cottle, City Center Place, 6th Floor, 400 S. Fourth St, Las Vegas 89101 (teglet@mainorlawyers.com; 702-450-5400).  Consulted, inspected and tested premises, prepared report, case settled. 

*CIV 05-05 Warning labeling, compliance, construction materials.  Frederick Vial et al., vs. Thornton, Dupont, et al.. Circuit Court of Jones County, Mississippi., Second Judicial District (Civil Action 2004-CV8).  Retained in 2005 by Plaintiff, represented by Richard Follis, Ferris, Burson, Entrekin & Follis, 1107 W. Sixth Street, Laurel, Miss 39440 (follis@fbelaw.com 601-649-5399). Consulted, prepared report, deposed, case settled. 
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CIV 05-03 Motorcycle accident; training, perception; judgment.  Patrick Miller v. Grays Harbor County: Superior Court of Washington, Thurston County (03-2-02385-7).  Retained in 2005 by Defendant, represented by Duncan Fobes, Les Smart Cook Martin & Patterson, 1800 One Convention Place, 701 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98101, 206-624-7990, dkf@leesmart.com).  Consulted, prepared report, case settled. 

CIV 05-02 Slip & Fall, design, safety.  Shelley Martin vs. LCWK International (dba Doubletree Hotels).  United States District Court, Eastern Division of California, Fresno Division (CV-F-5248-SMS).  Retained in 2005 by Defendant, represented by Richard Freeman, Wood Smith Henning & Berman, 1001 Galaxy Way, Suite 308, Concord CA 94520 (925-295-1141; rfreeman@wshblaw.com).  Consulted, wrote report, case settled. 

CIV 05-01.  Slip and Fall; Victim memory.  Polly Perlmutter vs. Cordova West Properties.  Superior Court of county of LA (Burbank), Case No. EC 039-502.  Retained in 2005 by Plaintiff, represented by Lenore Albert, 18662 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612 (949-440-3260; Fax 419-831-3376).  Consulted, prepared affidavit, case settled. 

*CIV 04-9.  Perception-Decision-Reaction time in operation of a crane.  St. Paul Mercury Insurance vs. Frontier Pacific Insurance. Superior Court of the County of San Diego Case No. 729662.  Retained by Plaintiff in 2004 represented by Anna Amundson of Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck. 225 Broadway, 21st Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. (619) 233-1600; fax   619-236-0527; anna.amundson@knchlaw.com.  Consulted, deposed, and testified at trial. 

CIV 04-08.  Warnings, safety, slip & fall.  James Ekstrom vs. Elephant Bar.  Retained in 2004 by Plaintiff, represented by Tom McLaughlin, 3105 Lone Tree Lane, Suite D, Antioch, CA 94509 (925-754-9900).  tom@tmclaughlinlaw.com.  Consulted, inspection, case settled. 

CIV 04-07. Warnings, safety, ladders.  Russell Martin vs. Werner Ladders, et. al. Superior Court of County of Alameda, CA, (No. RG 0312784).  Retained in 2004 by Plaintiff, represented by William Smith, Abramson Smith Waldsmith, 44 Montgomery St., Suite 3340, San Francisco, CA 94104 (415-421-7995), justice@abramson-smith.com.  Consulted, case settled. 

CIV 04-06.  Language, comprehension, hearing disability.  Carol Dillbeck vs. Huntington National Bank. Federal District Court for Ohio. Retained 2004 by Defendant, represented by Jaime Landrum, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, 41 South High St, Columbus, OH 43215, (614-227-2030) jlandrum@porterwright.com.  Consulted, wrote report. 

CIV 04-05 Slip and fall.  Jose Izabal vs. Kmart Corp.  Superior Court of the County of San Diego, CA (No. GIC 798539).  Retained 2004 by Defendant, represented by Curtis Parvin, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, 3 Park Plaza, 17th Floor, Irvine, CA, (949-852-8200), Curtis.parvin@sdma.com.  Consulted, case settled. 

CIV 04-04 Joe Fagundes;.  Safety, barriers and warnings.  Retained in 2004 by Turlock Irrigation District, represented by Joseph Fagundes, Cassel Malm & Fagundes, 6 El Dorado South, Suite 601, Stockton, CA 95202 (209-870-7900) joef@cmf-law.com.  Consulted, prepared report. 

CIV 04-03. Slip and fall, warning, safety.  Joyce Creighton vs. Larry Wright, et al.  Superior Court of County of Shasta, CA (No. 14951).  Retained 2004 by Plaintiff, represented by Michael Jansen, Michael W. Jansen, 1301 College St, Woodland, CA 95695 (530-668-7600) mike@mikejansen.com.  Consulted, inspected premises, prepared report, case withdrawn. 

CIV 04-2.  Warnings, safety.  Miller vs. Valleylabs, et al.  District Court, Boulder County, Colorado (Case No. 2002CV531).  Retained by Defendant in 2004, represented by Thomas Alfrey, Treece, Alfrey, Musat & Bosworth, 999 18th Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202.  303-292-2700 talfrey@tamblaw.com.  Consulted, prepared report, case settled. 

*CIV 04-1. Warnings, safety design, instructions.  Sweet vs. Ditchwitch, et al.  Superior Court of the County of Sonoma, California (No. 227981).  Retained by Plaintiff in 2004, represented by Brenden Kunkle, Abbey, Weitzenberg, Hoffman, Warren & Emery, 1105 North Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404.  707-542-5050, bkunlke@abbeylaw.com.  Consulted, deposed, case settled. 

CIV 03-12 Eyewitness testimony, auto-bus collision.  Bermudez vs. CATA, et al.  Circuit Court of the County of Ingram, Michigan.  Retained 2003 by Plaintiff, represented by Michael Cronkright, Kronzek & Cronkright, 3815 W. St. Joseph, Suite A100, Lansing, MI 48917 (517-886-1000; mcronkright@msn.com). Consulted, case settled. 

*CIV 03-11 Memory accuracy.  Sacramento Sheriff’s Department vs. Bruce Hunt.  Administrative Arbitration Hearing, County of Sacramento.  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by S. Edward Slabach, Mastagni, Holstedt & Amick, 1912 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA 9814 (916-446-4692; sslabach@mastagni.com).  Consulted, testified at arbitration hearing. 

*CIV 03-10.  Truck-Car Collision, Eyewitness memory and testimony, Accident reconstruction.  Molier, et al. vs. Britt, et al.  Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial District, Brevard County, Florida.  Retained in 2003 by Plaintiff, represented by Harran Udell, Morgan, Colling & Gilbert, 20 North Orange Ave, 16th Floor, Orlando, Fl.  (407-420-1414; hudell@mcgfirm.com).  Consulted, prepared report, deposed, case settled.  

CIV 03-9.  Warning Signs, Sexual Harassment in Employment.  Henar Plaza Torres vs. Cesar Rey, Department of Education, Puerto Rico.  US District Court, District of Puerto Rico (Civil No. 02-1216).  Retained 2003 by Plaintiff, represented by Glenn Carl James, Calle Penuelas #65-C, Hato, Rey, Puerto Rico 00918 (787-763-2888; jameslawoffices@centennialpr.net).  Consulted, prepared report. 

*CIV 03-8. Appropriateness of driver reactions during potential and real traffic accident conditions.  Moss vs. Sweeping Corp of America.  Retained 2003 by Plaintiff, represented by James Sadd, Slappey & Sadd, Century Springs East, 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30328 (404-255-6677; jsadd@mindspring.com).  Consulted, deposed, case settled. 

*CIV 03-7. Cognitive processes in verifying license plates.  Angelo Gousse vs. Budget Rent-a-Car.  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by David Sugden, Call, Jensen & Ferrell, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 700, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949-717-3000; dsugden@calljensen.com).  Consulted, deposed. 

CIV 03-6 Warnings, barriers along canal.  Jessie Anderson vs. Turlock Irrigation District.  Superior Court of the County of Stanislaus, California.  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by Pamela Peters, Cassel, Malm & Fagundes, 6 El Dorado South, Suite 601, Stockton, CA 95202 (209-870-7900; pamp@cmf-law.com).  Consulted, inspection, case settled. 

CIV 03-5. Warnings, barriers (along an irrigation canal).  Joseph Maldonado, Jr. vs. Turlock Irrigation District.  Superior Court of the County of Stanislaus, California.  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by Pamela Peters, Cassel, Malm & Fagundes, 6 El Dorado South, Suite 601, Stockton, CA 95202, (209-870-7900; pamp@cmf-law.com).  Consulted, inspection, case settled. 

*CIV 03-4. Construction site (swimming pool) safety.  Karen Martinez vs. Blue Haven Pools.  Superior Court of the County of Contra Costa, CA.  (C01-05208).  Retained 2003 by Plaintiff, represented by Thomas McLaughlin, 3105 Lone Tree Way, Suite D, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-754-9900, tom@tmclaughlinlaw.com.  Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 03-3. Equipment (forklift) design, operator performance.  James Eagles vs. Albertsons, et al. Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, CA (VC034371).  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by Douglas Larr, Famiglietti & Larr, 2401 East Katella Ave, Suite 625, Anaheim, CA 92806, 714-385-8000, famlarr@earthlink.net.  Consulted, deposed, and testified at trial. 

CIV 03-2. Perception, Eyewitness memory.  Berman vs. DaimlerChrysler Corp.  Retained 2003 by Defendant, represented by Robert Hanlon, Jr., Hanlon Boglioli & Hanlon, PO Box 6147, Edison, New Jersey 06818 (732-346-9555) (bobby@hlt-law.com).  Prepared affidavit report; case settled before trial.   

CIV 03-1. Perception; eyewitness memory.  Eversole vs. County of San Mateo.  Superior Court of the County of San Mateo (No. 418242).  Retained, 2003 by defendant, represent by San Mateo County Counsel Leigh Herman, (650-363-1965) (lherman@co.sanmateo.ca.us) . Consulted, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 02-7. Perception, highway design.  Schaumloeffel vs. State of California.  Riverside County Superior Court, Dept 11.  Retained 2002 by Plaintiff, represented by Paul W. Ralph, Stanton T. Mathews & Associates, 24012 Calle de la Plata, Suite 320, Laguna Hills, CA 92653,tortlaw@pacbell.net).(949-586-2235).  Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial. 

CIV 02-6. Eyewitness memory for actions and behavioral patterns.  Lori Conrad v. Jose Rodriguez.  Alameda County Superior Court of California.  Retained by Defendant represented by Roger Eliassen, James & McClellan, One Front Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415-837-3820; reliass1@nationwide.com).  Consulted, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 02-5.  Language of racial harassment.    Sampson Gaines vs. Kal Kan Foods, et al.  Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Central District (Case No. BC 256184).  Retained 2002 by Plaintiff, represented by Bryant Calloway, 600 Anton Blvd., Plaza Tower, 11th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92626  (714-573-2000).  Consulted and deposed; case settled before trial.

*CIV 02-4. Memory; linguistic analysis of authorship; English as a second language.  Phillips McKibbins vs. IBM, et al.  United States District Court for Central District of California (Case No. CV 99-04465 CBM).  Retained 2002 by Defendant, represented by Jonathan Land, Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhard, Oliver & Hedges, 865 S. Figueroa St., 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2543 (213-624-7707).  Consulted, prepared affidavit, and deposed. 

*CIV 02-3. Human factors of warning signs.  Paine vs. Ford Motor Company.  Superior Court of Massachusetts.  Retained, 2002 by plaintiff, represented by Michael Mehrmann, 29 Main St., PO Box 114, Kingston, MA 02364 (781-585-3911).  Consulted, prepared affidavit, deposed, case settled.  

*CIV 02-2. Human factors of warnings; adequacy of warning, memory during severe shock.  Holliday vs. Rally Stores.  Federal Court of Northern District of Nevada.  Retained 2002 by plaintiff, represented by Stuart White, White and Meany, 3185 Lakeside Dr., Reno, NV 89509 (800-932-3186; swhite@whiteandmeany.com).  Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 02-1. Human factors of slip and falls.  Martinez v. Ross Stores.  Superior Court of Santa Clara County  CV793110. Retained in 2002 by plaintiff represented by Earnest Miller, Miller, Domino and Ackerman, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 (408-287-5712).  Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial.

CIV 01-8. Perception; memory.  Toth v. City of Redding.  United States District Court, Eastern District, Sacramento, California, No. CIV S 002564 WBS PAN.  Retained in 2001 by Defendant represented by Gary Brickwood, 1135 Pine Street, Suite 210, Redding, CA 96001 (530-245-1877).  Consulted, case settled before trial.

*CIV 01-7. Memory of police eyewitnesses.  High vs. Jolar Cinema.  Superior Court of County of San Diego, California, GIE003697.  Retained 2001 by Defendant represented by David B. Norris, Symphony Towers, 750 “B” Street, Suite 2500, San Diego, CA 92101-8106 (619-232-2690).  Consulted, deposed and testified at trial. 

CIV 01-6. Human factors equipment design; warnings.  Shen vs. Wong et al.  Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California, CV 795231.  Retained 2001 by plaintiff represented by Craig Kroner, 1625 The Alameda, Suite 210, San Jose, CA 95126-2223, 888-870-0887.  Consulted, prepared report; case dismissed. 

CIV 01-5. Children’s memory; interview procedures.  Calles v. Scripto-Tokai Corp, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (00 L 1971A).  Retained 2001 by defendant represented by Kenn Brotman, Freeborn & Peters, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60606-6677 (312-360-6566).  Consulted, prepared affidavit, case settled before trial.

CIV 01-4. Human Factors of Police Traffic Control Procedures.  Sechrist vs. State of Arizona.  Superior Court of the State of Arizona, County of Maricopa, CV 99-04468.  Retained 2001 by Plaintiff represented by David Catanese of Rake & Catanese, 3264 N. 16th Street, Phoeniz, AZ 85016-7104 (602-264-9081).  Consulted, prepared affidavit, deposition scheduled for Sept 11 and cancelled; case settled before new deposition and trial.

CIV 01-3. Human Factors of Nighttime driving vigilance, and proper police traffic control procedures.  Saar v. State of Arizona, Superior Court of the State of Arizona, County of Maricopa, CV 98-18768. Retained 2001 by Plaintiff represented by Mark O’Connor, Herzog & O’Connor, 7333  East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480-998-3855).   Consulted, prepared affidavit, case settled before trial.

CIV 01-2. Human Factors of slip and Fall.  Kathy Westal vs. Convenience Store. District Court, Bristol County, Virginia.  Retained 2001 by Plaintiff represented by Mark Hurt, 159 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (540-623-0808).  Consulted, inspected scene, prepared report, case settled before trial. 

CIV 01-1. Human Factors of pedestrian safety at night.  Janie Moreno vs. Phillipe Tasse, et. al. District Court, Clark County, Nevada, (A392886).  Retained 2001 by Plaintiff represented by Thomas Murphrey, 3017 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 95, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-870-2299). Consulted, case dropped without trial.  

*CIV 00-6. Child Memory; interview procedures; safety.  NBD Bank (Billy J. McComb) vs. Scripto-Tokai Corp. et al. Superior Court, County of San Bernardino, California No SCV48153. Retained 2000 by defendant represented by Keith Sipprelle, Van Etten, Suzumoto & Haag, 1620 26th St., Suite 6000 North, Santa Monica, CA 90404. (310-315-8204). Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 00-5. Human Factors of Slip and Fall.  Gardenhire vs. Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles.  Superior Court of LA County (BC 208-561).  Retained 2000 by plaintiff, represented by Lenton Aikins, 3720 E. Anaheim St., Suite 202, Long Beach, CA 90804. (562-799-6200).  Consulted, inspected scene, and deposed, case settled before trial.

CIV 00-4. Human Factors—pedestrian-truck collision on interstate.  Moreno v. Andrychuk, Tasse, et al.  Retained 2000 by Plaintiff represented by Mark Henness, Penney & Henness, The Hughes Center, Suite 275, 2770 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702-369-6050.  Consulted, attorney died before deposition; and plaintiff changed firms.

*CIV 00-3.  Human Factors of slip and fall.  Crusenberry v. Boddie-Noel. US District Court, Western Division of Virginia, Big Stone Gap Division Case No. 2.99Voo129.  Retained 2000 by Plaintiff represented by Mark Hurt, 159 W. Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210 (540)-623-0808.  Consulted, prepared sworn affidavit, testified at trial. 

CIV 00-2. Human Factors—adequacy of business operating procedures. Superior Court of County of Los Angeles, California.  Retained 2000 by Plaintiff represented by Cecil Ricks, Ricks & Anderson, 3200 Park Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, 714-966-9192.  Consulted, case settled before trial. 

CIV 00-1. Human Factors—warnings, instruction, operation of fork lift equipment.  Jones v. Dunbar Armored, et al. Alameda County Superior Court—Southern Division No H203267-4.  Retained 2000 by   Defendant represented by Edward Sklar, Lewis, D’amoto, Brisbois & Bisgaard, 1 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94104-4431 (415-438-6681).  Consulted, inspected scene; case settled trial.

*CIV 99-7. Human Factors—safety, warnings, trip and fall.  Gutterud vs. Daniels et al. Superior Court of County of San Diego, California.   Retained 1999 by Plaintiff represented by Randall Winet, Winet, Patrick & Weaver, 410 S. Melrose Dr, Suite 101, Vista, CA 92083; 760-758-6420.  Consulted, inspected scene and deposed. 

CIV 99-6. Memory and Eyewitness Testimony.  Shannon Paine v. City of Lompoc et al.  US District Court, Central District of California (96-9037).  Retained 1999 by Defendant represented by Stanley Roden, Hatch & Parent, 21 E. Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805-963-2000).  Consulted and prepared report, case settled before trial. 

CIV 99-5. Human Factors of Slip and Fall.  Smith vs. Nugget Casino, Superior Court, Reno, NV.  Retained 1999 by Plaintiff represented by Terry Friedman, 527 S. Arlington, Reno 89503 (775-322-6500).  Consulted, case settled before trial. 

CIV 99-4. Perception, expectation and Eyewitness Testimony.  Ellis vs. Johnson, Superior Court, San Francisco.   Retained 1999 by Defendant represented by Henry Lien, Selvin, Weiner & Weinberger, 12401 Wilshire Blvd, Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310-207-1555).  Consulted, prepared lineup procedures; but case settled before trial. 

CIV 99-3. Memory, Child Witnesses, and Interrogation Procedures.  Bautista vs. Kern County.  US District Court, Eastern District of California.  Retained 1999 by Plaintiff represented by William Slocumb, 1929 Truxtun Ave, Suite C, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661-324-1400).  Consulted, prepared reports, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 99-2. Human Factors of Slip and Fall. Higley vs. Carson Lanes. First Judicial District Court, Carson City, Nevada. Retained 1999 by Plaintiff represented by Milos Terzich, Terzich & Jackson, PO Box 1210, Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775-782-2700).  Consulted, inspected scene, prepared report, and deposed.  Case settled before trial.

*CIV 99-1.  Human Factors of pedestrian safety at night.  Russ vs. Passerine.  Superior Court of Contra Costa County, California.  Retained 1999 by Defendant represented by Lloyd Bernstein, Cesari, Werner & Moriarty, 360 Post St-Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415-391-1113).  Consulted, inspected scene, prepared report, deposed, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 98-6. Human Factors Expert on Warnings and Packaging.  Acevedo vs. Com-Star et al. Retained 1998 by Plaintiff represented by Paul Nemiroff, Nemiroff & Auslander, 777 Brickell Ave, Suite 100, Miami Fl 33131 (800-575-9747).  Consulted, inspected product, prepared report, deposed, case settled before trial. 

CIV 98-5. Human Factors Expert on Warnings and Packaging. Marin vs. Acid Bottle Manufacturer.  Retained1998 by Plaintiff represented by John Eversole, Eversole & Rudd, Grove Forest Plaza, 2937 SW 27 Ave, Suite 106, Miami Fl (305-444-2255).  Consulted, inspected product, prepared report, case dropped. 

*CIV 98-4. Human Factors of behavior during fires. Charlotte Stout, et al vs. Wood Terrace Apartments et al.  State Court of Fulton County, Georgia.   Retained 1998 by Plaintiff represented by Peter Law, Goldstein & Law, 3060 Peachtree Rd, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404-869-8600).  Consulted, deposed, case settled before trial. 

CIV 98-3. Human Factors on Crowd Control and safety.   Mary Aives vs. Flamingo Hilton Hotels.  District Court, Clark County, NV (A358643-16-N).  Retained 1998 by Plaintiff represented by Cal J. Potter, 1125 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-385-1954).  Consulted, inspected scene, provided report, case dropped. 

CIV 98-2. Human Factors of Crowd Control and Pedestrian Traffic.  Gloria Rickers vs. Gold River Casino. District Court, Clark County, NV (A352306-I-J).  Retained 1998 by Plaintiff retained by Cal J. Potter, 1125 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-385-1954).  Consulted, inspected scene, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 98-1. Human Factors effects of Alcohol on decision making; safety.  Todd McKee vs. Mike’s Main Event Bar, et al. Court of Common Pleas, Marion County Ohio (97 CV 0445).  Retained 1998 by Plaintiff represented by David Bressman, 2000 W. Henderson Road, Suite 70, Columbus, OH 43220 (614-538-1116). Consulted, video deposed and testified at trial. 

*CIV 97-6. Human Factors Expert on safety, failure to warn, operations of lifting equipment.  Carey Martin vs. CM Insurance Co., et al.  United States District Court (Middle District of Louisiana), No. 94-2668.  Retained 1997 by Plaintiff represented by Jack Showers, 625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 102, Lafayette, LA 70508. (318-237-9000).  Consulted, provided report, and deposed, case settled before trial.

*CIV 97-5. Human Factors Expert on safety, failure to warn, on operation of crane equipment.  Vasquez vs. Gold Coast Aerial Lift, et al. Circuit Court of the 11 Judicial Circuit, Dade, County, Florida # 96-10680 CA (09).  Retained 1997 by Plaintiff represented by Edwin Ratiner, Ratiner & Glinn, 60 Southwest 13 Street, Miami, FL 33130. (305-379-4561). Consulted, provided report, deposed, case settled before trial. 

*CIV 97-4. Human Factors Expert on safety, failure to warn, design of swimming pools.  Venniker v. Players Island Resort.  District Court, Clark County, Nevada  #A370468.  Retained 1997 by Plaintiff represented by A. Bryce Dixon, Dixon & Truman, 302 E. Carson Street, Suite 705, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702-385-1870).  Consulted, inspected scene, and deposed, case settled before trial.  

CIV 97-3. Witness Memory of events.  Cunningham vs. First Unitarian Universalists Church of San Diego. Superior Court of County of San Diego, California.   Retained 1997 by Defendant represented by A. Bennett Combs, 1498 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 1-8, Irvine, CA 92718 (714-786-0023).  Consulted, case settled before trial.

CIV 97-2. Human Factors of safety, failure to warn. Michael Ferrari v. Supply One.  First Judicial District Court, Carson City, NV.  Retained 1997 by Plaintiff represented by Milos Terzich, Terzich & Jackson, 1470 Highway 395, PO Box 1210, Gardnerville, NV 89410. 702-782-2700.  Consulted, inspected scene, case withdrawn before trial. 

CIV 97-1. Human Factors of safety, warning labels, affects of intoxication.  Sidoti v. Nick & Ginos Downtown Cafe.  Superior Court of Hartford/New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut.  Retained 1997 by Plaintiff represented by George Royster, Hollaran & Sage, One Goodwin Square, 18th floor, 225 Asylam St, Hartford, CT 06103 (203-522-6103).  Consulted, prepared report; case settled without trial.   

CIV 96-3. Recovery of Memory following Traumatic Head Injuries.  Harold Goldstein Uninsured Motorist Claim. Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Retained 1996 by Plaintiff represented by Alison Soloff, Soloff & Zervanos, 1525 Locust Street (18th Floor), Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-732-2260.  Consulted, wrote affidavit, case settled before trial. 

CIV 96-2. Human Factors of warning labels, safety.  Marce Hickman vs. John Doe, Southern Illinois.  Retained 1996 by Plaintiff represented by Ronald Roth, Bernard & Davidson, 3600 Nameoki Rd, PO Box 1345, Granite City, IL 62040 (618-452-6100).  Consulted, inspected and tested products, wrote affidavit; case settled before trial. 

*CIV 96-1. Human Factors of body motion, orientation, and threat postures.  Bunch v. Village of New Lebanon, Ohio, US District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Western Division C-3-93-39.  Retained 1996 by Plaintiff represented by Frederick Davis, Davis & Durden, 624 First National Plaza, 130 W. Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402 (513-222-7837).  Consulted, wrote affidavit, deposed, case settled before trial.

CIV 95-2. Human Factors safety of restaurant operations: Ochoa v. Ramos (Superior Court of California of Napa (Santa Rosa)--#68888).  Retained 1995 by Defendant represented by Martin Seeger,  Babin, Seeger & Hardcastle, 111 Santa Rosa Ave, Suite 400, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707-526-7370).  Consulted, inspected premises, prepared affidavit, case settled before trial.

*CIV 95-11.  Eye Witness Testimony, Child Memory, child suggestibility.  Duenas v. TNT Bestway Trucking Co et al (Superior Court of California, LA County (Compton)--TC 00657).  Retained 1995 by  Plaintiff represented by Albert Valle, Hassan & Valle, 625 Market Street, Suite 815, San Francisco, CA 94104 (415-512-1215).  Issues of accuracy of memory, identification, and suggestibility of children as eye witnesses.  Consulted, and deposed, but did not testify at trial. 

CIV 93-5. Human Factors of labels, warnings, expectations.  Mable Harvey v. Bernard Heilicser et al (No. 89 L 2901). Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.  Retained 1993 by Plaintiff represented by Montgomery Mackey of Mackey & Kramer, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 3101, Chicago IL 60601 (312-263-2000).  Personal injury and death: issues of product labeling, home safety, and personal knowledge of safety.  Consulted, prepared affidavit; case settled before court.

CIV 93-4.  Human Factors of warnings, signs, training, equipment design.  Crutchfield vs  Acme  Steel. Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.  Retained 1993 by Plaintiff represented by Keith Schneider, Schneider & Schneider, 1633  N.  Park  Ave, Chicago, Il 60614.  Consulted and assisted plaintiff.   

CIV 93-3.  Human Factors of equipment design, signage, reactions during stress.  Velesco v. Draper & Draper et al. Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.   Retained 1993 by Plaintiff represented  by  Randall S. Goulding, 19 S. LaSalle, Suite 1600,  Chicago,  IL 60603.   Personal injury: issues of safety, labeling, reactions under stress.  Consulted, ran experiment to determine if height of mounting affects time to remove extinguisher, case settled before trial. 

CIV 93-2. Memory Expert: Aflugue et al v. Kyocera Corp.  Retained 1993 by Defendant represented by Clarance Borns, PO Box 8085, Rancho Sante Fe, California 92067 (619-455-5100).  There were 131 plaintiffs, all recalling the same set of events.  Issue was accuracy of recall of events of four and ten years earlier; and was recall affected by intervening events and coaching.  Consulted, carried out extensive analyses of depositions, case settled before trial.

CIV 93-1.  Human Factors of reaction time, perception, driving operation.  Khoja vs. Hansen Trucking, et al.  Circuit Court, Cook County, Illinois.   Retained in 1993 by Plaintiff represented  by  Keith  Schneider, Schneider & Schneider, 1633  N.  Park  Ave, Chicago,  Il  60614.  Accidental injury: speed of reaction; truck operation.  Consulted; case withdrawn. 

*CIV 91-3. Human Factors of training, equipment design. Halcom vs. Schreier.  Retained 1991 by Defendant represented by Ronald A. Roth, Bernard & Davidson, 3600 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, 618-452-6100.   Adequacy  of training in operating loading  device.   Consulted, inspected equipment, prepared affidavit, and testified at trial, February 3, 1992.

CIV 91-2.  Human Factors of warning signs.  Burlington Northern Railroad vs. Chicago, Central, and Pacific Railroad.  Retained 1991 by defendant represented by Charles  Gordon, Smith,  Gill,  Fisher & Butts, One Kansas City Plaza, 35th  floor, 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 54105, 816-474-7400. Personal injury involving attention to warning signs.  Consulted; case settled before trial

CIV 91-1.  Human Factors of equipment design.  Steptoe vs. FMC. Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.  Retained 1991 by Plaintive represented by Keith  Schneider, Schneider  & Schneider, 1633 N. Park  Avenue,  Chicago,  IL 60614,  312-642-2300.  Personal injury involving human factors evaluation of loading vehicle.  Consulted, inspected equipment, prepared affidavit; case settled out of court.

CIV 90-1.  Visual Perception.  Wilson-Cook vs. Wiltek Medical.  Retained 1990 by Plaintive represented by Jay Williams, Schiff Hardin & Waite, 7200 Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60606, 312-876-1000.  Provided opinion on visual similarity of logos used by two companies.  Consulted; case settled before trial.

*CIV 81-1.  Visual Perception.  Ideal Toy Co. vs. John N. Hansen (Chinese Arts  and Crafts)  Co. (patent infringement case).  Retained in 1981 by Defendant  represented  by Donald  E. Degling, Fish & Neave, 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022,  212-715-0600.  Prepared affidavit on visual perception as it applies to designs of Rubic's cube, and testified at Court of the International Trade Commission, Washington, DC.

 

 
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