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Kristin Casler
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Kristin Casler is a legal writer and journalist who served as the editor for LexisNexis Mealey’s litigation news monitor for 17 years.Articles by Kristin Casler
Construction Safety Expert Opines On HVAC Worker Crushed by Roof-Top Air Conditioner
In this case, a construction safety expert evaluates the circumstances surrounding the plaintiff’s injuries suffered during work. The plaintiff worked for a heating and air conditioning company that was installing a 750-pound roof-top air conditioning unit on the roof of an…
Posted on inNeurologist Says Pennsylvania Woman’s Lingering Leg Problems Caused by Motorcycle Crash
In this case study, a neurologist expert witness opines on the allegedly debilitating pain of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was 59 years old when the motorcycle she was riding collided with another vehicle, which sent her sprawling across the road.…
Posted on inPlaintiff Alleges Permanent Injury From Transvaginal Mesh Product
In this case, a transvaginal mesh expert (urogynecologist) opines on physical injuries allegedly caused by a TVM product implanted into the plaintiff. After the plaintiff was implanted with defendant’s mesh vaginal support system, she alleges that she experienced significant mental…
Posted on inHazardous Waste Expert Witness Opines On Tanker Truck Cleaning Procedures
This case study involves a hazardous waste/an environmental engineering expert’s assessment of the transportation of chemical supplies such as liquid propane (LP) gas and anhydrous ammonia to farms in the Midwest. The plaintiff in this case – a business owner…
Posted on inHotel Safety Expert Evaluates Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused by Water Heater
The case involves guests exposed to carbon monoxide while staying at a hotel. The plaintiffs experienced loss of consciousness, bouts of diarrhea and vomiting while in their hotel room. Sensing something was wrong, they called 911. Upon arrival, the ambulance…
Posted on inLegal Malpractice Expert Opines on Lawyers’ Joint Representation
In this case, the plaintiffs allege that they were victims of legal malpractice through substandard legal representation in the course of a real estate transaction. Plaintiff property owners entered into a lease with a grocery store chain. Under the lease,…
Posted on inOil drilling expert witness advises on fire that severely burned oil worker at well
An oil drilling expert witness advises on a case involving an American worker who was severely burned at an oil well in the Middle East, where he had been working on behalf of an American company. The employee was working as…
Posted on inPsychiatry expert witness advises on abuse victim’s mental harm after police release attacker
A psychiatry expert witness advises on a case involving an abuse victim who suffered mental harm after police released her attacker. Plaintiff was attacked by her ex-boyfriend when he barged into her home. He stabbed her repeatedly in the hand.…
Posted on inAutomotive design expert witness advises on man’s vehicle ejection while riding with seat reclined
Automotive design expert witness advises on a case involving a man who was severely injured after being ejected from a vehicle while riding with his seat reclined. Plaintiff was a front seat passenger on a long trip. He decided to…
Posted on inCPA expert witness’s business valuation admissible in wife’s fraudulent asset transfer case
Case: Teresa Hipple v. SCIX, et al., No. 12–1256, U.S. District Court Eastern District Pennsylvania; Aug. 13, 2014 Background: Defendant Clement Hipple founded SCIX in 1999 to market and sell Steel Seal, an automotive-repair product used to seal blown head…
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