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John Lomicky
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John is a multidisciplinary researcher with bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology and Near Eastern Studies from Georgetown University and graduate degrees in International Business and Eurasian Studies from the American University of Central Asia and the Middlebury Institute.Articles by John Lomicky
Violent Police Chase Results In Civilian Casualties
This case involves a family of 5 that was caught in the crossfire of a police chase. Several officers were pursuing a man suspected of burglary in a high-speed chase. As the officers passed through a busy intersection, they opened fire…
Posted on inFinancial Advisor Fails To Adequately Support Development Project
This case involves a railroad company that hired a financial advisor to support a project to develop a high-speed bullet train. To develop the railroad, the company partnered with foreign technology companies and banks for financial support, along with domestic…
Posted on inHotel Fails To Configure Event Space To Accommodate Disabled Guests
This case involves a blind man who attended a conference at the defendant hotel. The man was scheduled to give a speech on stage during the conference and required that the stage be adjusted to accommodate him. The hotel had been…
Posted on inEnergy Company Breaches Equity Investment Contract
This case involves an equity dispute between a public utility company and a renewable energy company. The companies entered into a contract under which the utility company committed to making an equity investment into a wind farm the renewable energy…
Posted on inMotor Vehicle Accident Causes Plaintiff Severe Leg Injuries
This case involves an individual who suffered severe leg injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff was in a head-on collision when a truck made a sharp left turn in front of her car. The front…
Posted on inCompany Terminates Auditor That Refuses To Overlook Compliance Violations
This case involves a 340B auditor that did audits for pharmacies and drug dispensaries to make sure they complied with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regulations. The auditor performed an audit at the defendant hospital which showed compliance problems.…
Posted on inDefective Stove Causes Kitchen Fire
This case involves a plaintiff who was burnt by a range stove. The stove was a newly manufactured model and had recently been installed in the plaintiff’s kitchen. The stove was in the off position when unbeknownst to the plaintiff,…
Posted on inPhishing Scheme Compromises Cryptocurrency Exchange Users
This case involves a company that runs a cryptocurrency exchange. A large number of the site’s users fell victim to a phishing scheme and alleged that the site administrators failed to implement proper security protocols that would have prevented such…
Posted on inCollege Fails To Intervene On Behalf Of Suicidal Student
This case involves a 19-year-old female college student who committed suicide in her dorm room in November of her sophomore year. The student had no history of mental illness prior to arriving at college and was physically healthy. A year…
Posted on inIndustrial Strap Failure Causes Worker Permanent Paralysis
This case involves a man that was paralyzed while working on a utility truck. The nylon strap used on the truck failed, causing the drive shaft to swing down and strike the plaintiff. As a result of the injuries he sustained from…
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