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Joe is an Associate Director of Marketing at The Expert Institute. His experience before joining The Expert Institute includes positions in online journalism, medical device marketing, and nonprofit communications.Articles by Joe O'Neill
Doctors Fail to Reverse Anticoagulant in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patient
This case involves an elderly female patient who was being treated with anticoagulant medication when she began to suffer from a hemorrhagic stroke. Shortly after the patient was admitted to the hospital, doctors ordered that the patient should be given…
Posted on inToxic Mold Contributes to Infection and Pulmonary Hypertension
This case involves a woman who was exposed to toxic mold in her home over an extended period of time. The mold, which was growing on the wall of the woman’s bedroom behind a large chest of drawers, was caused…
Posted on inBottled Water Distributor Sues Firm Over Transshipment Dispute
This case involves a bottled water distributor that held a contract with a major soft drink company, an exclusive bottling agreement that had lasted for several decades. The contract required the soft drink company to prevent transshipment of its product…
Posted on inDefective Dirt Bike Hand Grip Leads to Deadly Accident
This case involves a man who was fatally injured in a dirt bike accident that was allegedly caused by a failure in the bike’s handlebar assembly. On the date of the incident in question the man, who was an experienced…
Posted on inPatent Licensing Experts Discuss FRAND Licensing Dispute
This case involves a securities fraud suit leveled against an international telecommunications firm, which was allegedly involved in anti-competitive practices through the licensing of patents under FRAND. The firm, which designed and manufactured components used in telecommunications, was allegedly charging…
Posted on inAutomotive Brake Failure Causes Severe Accident
This case involves a man who was seriously injured in a traffic accident caused by an alleged fault in the braking system of the plaintiff’s vehicle. At the time of the incident in question, the man was returning to his…
Posted on inDefective Material Casting Linked to Catastrophic Failure of Power Tool
This case involves a man who suffered serious injuries when an angle grinder exploded while he was using it to remove a seized bolt. The grinder was equipped with a metallic safety cover that shattered when the grinding wheel exploded,…
Posted on inOrthopedic Surgery Expert Opines on Nerve Injury Following Epidural Injection
This case involves a middle aged male who was undergoing treatment for pain and inflammation in his lower back. The man was placed under general anesthesia and given an epidural injection of steroids in his lower back. After awaking from…
Posted on inLack of Anticoagulant Medication Following Surgery Blamed for Fatal Pulmonary Embolism
This case involves an elderly female patient who underwent an aortic valve replacement without complications during the procedure. The patient’s medical history before the procedure had been notable for hypertension, severe obesity, and reduced kidney function. Following the procedure, the…
Posted on inEconomic Damages Experts Evaluate Natural Gas Sale Contract Breach
This case involves an alleged breach of contract by a municipality in Colorado. The plaintiff firm had contracted with a city-owned natural gas distribution center. Under the contract, the plaintiff had the ability to purchase a significant amount of natural…
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