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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
Electrical Utility Provider Allegedly Causes Widespread Fire
This case involves an expansive wildfire in Texas that destroyed more than 3,000 structures and resulted in multiple deaths. Investigations have concluded that the majority of the fire was caused by equipment and infrastructure maintained by a major electrical utility provider. As…
Posted on inWoman Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury After Slipping On Restaurant Mats
This case involves a woman who was injured at a chain restaurant. She tripped on a commercial mat at the restaurant causing her to fall back and hit her head. The woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and required long-term therapy to recover…
Posted on inUniversity Student Dies At Allegedly Dangerous On-Campus Event
This case involves a university student who died in a physical altercation with another student at a university-sponsored event. The students involved were both intoxicated at the time of the event and were allegedly instigated into the altercation by other students.…
Posted on inRestaurant Patron Suffers Burn Injuries From Excessively Hot Drink
This case involves a 34-year-old man in Houston, Texas who ordered a cup of green tea at a sushi restaurant. The server placed the cup of hot tea down in front of the man while his back was turned. Upon turning around,…
Posted on inPoor Truck Maintenance Allegedly Causes Brake Failure
This case involves a paving truck in Arkansas. The truck failed to brake in time and rear-ended a car, killing the driver and parayzing the passenger. The truck had a trailer that was hooked up to the back. Allegedly, the…
Posted on inSAP Enterprise Software Expert Investigates Due Diligence Matter
This case involves a due diligence matter concerning several agreements and contracts stored in a corporation’s systems, applications, and products (SAP) software. An expert in an expert in SAP Enterprise Software was sought to access pertinent data and records, invoices and contracts.
Posted on inDepartment Store Expels Celebrity Designer From Partnership Agreement
This case involves a business dispute between a celebrity clothing designer and a department store she previously entered into a partnership agreement with. The designer entered into a business partnership with the department store to launch a new line of teen-casual…
Posted on inLaw Firm Fails To Properly Transfer Real Estate Ownership
This case involves alleged legal malpractice concerning the transfer of real estate ownership. The plaintiff inherited three condominiums on the same property following the death of his grandmother and hired a probate attorney to transfer ownership of the titles of…
Posted on inInvestment Broker Is Accused Of FINRA Violations
This defamation case involves a broker who had a non-discretionary account with two clients. The clients invested approximately $500,000 into the account and lost $100,000. As a result, the clients created a website about the broker with numerous allegations about…
Posted on inHeat Exposure From Apartment Furnace Causes Child Permanent Brain Damage
This case involves a wall furnace that was installed in a unit of a high-rise residential apartment building in Chicago. The unit was not equipped with a thermostat. A 4-year-old child slept in the room. There were no safeguards or…
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