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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
Tire Industry Experts Discuss Alleged Breach of Exclusive Distribution Agreement
This case involve a dispute between a domestic tire distributor in Minnesota and its Canadian competitor. The two parties had an exclusive distributorship agreement whereby the domestic company distributed a particular brand of tire for the Canadian company. It was alleged…
Posted on inFood Industry Experts Opine on Slack Fill Class Action Suit
This case involves a defendant nutritional supplement manufacturer that produced a popular line of pre-workout products that was accused of intentionally packaging its products in large, opaque containers that contain approximately 30% empty space, otherwise known as “slack fill.” Plaintiffs purchased…
Posted on inCardiology Experts Discuss Pulmonary Embolism Following Trip and Fall Accident
The elderly patient sustained a knee injury, as well as a fracture of her left arm. The woman’s treating orthopedic surgeon instructed her to avoid work and any strenuous activity; as a result, the woman became sedentary at home. While…
Posted on inActuarial Science Experts Opine on Alleged Breach of Warranty Terms by Heavy Equipment Manufacturer
This case involves a manufacturer of industrial heating and cooling equipment used in the food processing industry. The manufacturer had been accused of supplying defective merchandise to a number of customers in violation of Federal Lemon Laws, causing clients to form…
Posted on inLeading Trauma Surgeon Discusses Inappropriate Treatment of Compartment Syndrome
This case involves complications from a foreign body penetration in the patient’s left leg. The penetrating trauma was a result of a fall from his unfinished deck, which resulted in abrasions and bleeding of his left leg. There were also…
Posted on inFlu Victim Undergoes Double Amputation After Vasopressor Treatment
This case involves a male patient who presented to a walk-in clinic complaining of respiratory symptoms that were diagnosed as bronchitis. He was given azithromycin as well as cough syrup and sent home without instructions for additional follow up. Less…
Posted on inLaw Enforcement Experts Discuss Inappropriate Harassment of Elected Official by Police Department
This case involves a plaintiff, a member of a local police commission, who served as an elected official whose role it was to oversee the policies, budget, and operations of the entire police department. During her term, she frequently came into…
Posted on inPediatric Gastroenterologist Evaluates Lead Poisoning Caused by Lead Paint Exposure
This case involves a number of children who were exposed to lead based paint during their time living in an apartment complex, all of whom have subsequently suffered from developmental problems. The apartment had undergone several coatings of lead based paint other…
Posted on inWoman Suffers Severe Burns Due to Scalding Shower Water
This case involves a female patient who suffered severe injuries as a result of coming in contact with scalding water during a shower. The plaintiff was visiting a friend and, at the time of the incident in question, was using their…
Posted on inLogistics Expert Evaluates International Cargo Insurance Dispute
This case involves a manufacturer of specialized lubricants and surface treatments for close-tolerance manufacturing that hired a logistics firm to transport millions of dollars worth of product from Europe to its final destination in the United States. While en route…
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