Food and Beverage Expert Witnesses in Alabama
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Average Food and Beverage Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$375/hr
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Food and Beverage Experts in Alabama
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FDA (Food & Cosmetics) Expert Witness
This expert in toxicology had a 22-year career in regulatory positions at the Food and Drug Administration. The expert joined the FDA in 1977 and served as the Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and as the Director of Division of Toxicological Research. Following retirement from Federal service, he was also the State Toxicologist, Chemical Terrorism Laboratory Director, and State Counterterrorism Coordinator working within the Alabama Department of Public Health. He has a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Physiology from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from West Virginia University. The expert also later earned an M.S. in Applied Human Behavior from Johns Hopkins University, where he completed a Fellowship in Organizational Development and Community Systems. He is a Member of the American College of Toxicology, the National Environmental Health Association, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. The expert left his FDA position at the end of 1999 and his Alabama Department of Health role in early 2010.
Consulting Toxicologist, Independent
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), West Virginia University
Dauphin Island,
Alabama
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FAQs for Food and Beverage Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a food and beverage expert witness?
A food and beverage expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving food safety, quality control, sanitation, nutrition, restaurant management, alcohol service, and more.
In what types of cases can a food and beverage expert witness be beneficial?
They can be crucial in cases involving food poisoning, product liability, premises liability, personal injury in restaurants or bars, and disputes over nutritional claims.
What subspecialties exist within the field of food and beverage expertise?
Subspecialties include but are not limited to food safety, nutrition science, restaurant operations, alcohol service regulations, food processing technology, and culinary arts.
How can a food and beverage expert witness assist in a case involving food poisoning?
They can help determine if proper food handling procedures were followed, identify potential sources of contamination, and assess the impact on the victim's health.
Can a food and beverage expert witness provide testimony on alcohol-related incidents?
Yes. Experts in this field often have experience with laws regarding alcohol service and can testify on matters such as over-serving or serving minors.
How does Expert Institute select its Food and Beverage expert witnesses?
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