Product Liability Expert Witnesses

This is a highly qualified expert who is capable of reviewing the case at hand. He is highly published and has considerable professional and academic experience in the field of ergonomics and engineering, making him capable of commenting on the potential for negligence on the part of the defendant in this case. The areas in which he has consulted with attorneys may be broadly characterized as those involving issues pertaining to ergonomics/human factors, product safety, and occupational safety. In addition to consulting with attorneys, he teaches the senior level Safety Engineering class and the graduate level Ergonomics class in the Industrial Engineering program at the Pueblo campus of Colorado State University where he is an adjunct professor. He also consults with manufacturers on product safety and with employers of various types on workplace safety.

This expert works as the vice president of engineering for a large fitness corporation. He has worked in the industry for over over thirty years, is familiar with industry trends, and is familiar with the history of numerous fitness products. He holds multiple patents for highly used fitness equipment and has published multiple articles on product safety/warning labels. He is chairman of the committee responsible for fitness industry standards and has authored or contributed to all standards published to date. He has worked on product liability cases for 34 years assisting both defense and plaintiffs attorneys.

This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction, and is a Certified Human Factors Professional. He has published more than 50 technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance and accident investigation.

This expert is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at a top university in Florida, where she leads the Human Factors Research Team. She has published more than 80 technical papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings in the human factors space. He research focus includes ergonomics and human factors. and she is a certified professional ergonomist. She earned her PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and, in addition to her professorship, is the owner of a biomechanics/human engineering/ergonomics consulting firm.

This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating product hazards, consumer behavior, motivation & perceptions, foreseeable interactions with consumer products, etc. She earned her B.A. from George Washington University and her Master's/Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the same institution. Her career has specialized in the safety of products regulated by the CPSC and the Food and Drug Administration. She is the recipient of numerous professional awards including the A.R. Lauer Safety Award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Chairman's Commendation Award from CPSC.

This expert has a extremely strong background in the chemistry, physics, and design of microwaves. He has over 55 years experience at nearly ever stage of the development life cycle of microwave ovens, as well as industrial microwave processing systems, from research, development and design to product testing. He has held several extremely prestigious microwave related positions including serving for 17 year as the President of the International Microwave Power Institute, the Senior Research Scientist at DCA Food Industries heading the microwave processing team.. He is currently the president of a microwave design and consulting firm where he develops industrial microwave systems for use, and that has consulted for over 200 companies.

This expert has been in the cycling and sporting goods industry for over 19 years. A former Product Manager/Buyer with Performance Bike, Inc., he was a key component of designing, developing, sourcing, pricing, and marketing their highly successful private-label line of cycling and multi-use apparel and accessories. As a Senior Line Product Manager with Cycling Sports Group, he managed the entire apparel product life cycle from initial concept to final delivery. The recipient of awards such as Honoree of Sporting Goods Business Top 40 Under 40 as well as a two-time winner of Bicycling Magazine Editor's Choice Award, this expert is currently the Director of Product Development & Sourcing for a global leader in the Sporting Goods/Outdoor channel.

This expert has over 40 years of field experience as a plumber and HVAC contractor. He has installed, managed, and consulted for various projects. He is familiar with construction defects, claims, personal injury, costs, and product liability. He currently serves as Principal for a consulting firm dealing with plumbing, heating, HVAC, and Asbestos exposure mechanical systems.

This qualified expert obtained her BS in Psychology and her MS in Applied Psychology/Human Factors Engineering from Clemson University and her MBA from Northeastern. She is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. She is currently a CEO at a Private Consulting Firm and a Director on the Board for Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

This human factors and ergonomics expert has 20+ years of experience analyzing human performance and behavior. He specializes in warnings and risk perception, product safety, vehicle collisions, pedestrian falls, and related areas. The expert earned his Master's and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Ergonomics from North Carolina State University. He is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is a member of several industry associations, including the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Illuminating Engineering Society.

This industry veteran has held senior management positions in the global shredder industry for over 13 years. From 2003 until 2010, he was a Senior Vice President at Comet Group China, where he sold office products including shredders to mass market and big box retailers. He later served as the Vice President of Ofitech, a China-based paper shredder and laminator manufacturers. He then served as an Executive Vice President for OMiTECH and is now an EVP for a different shredder manufacturer.

This expert engineer in mechanical design, engineering simulations, and failure analysis obtained his BSME from Louisiana State University. He is a certified Professional and Forensic Engineer and is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has 30+ Publications and is currently an Engineering Officer for a government engineering service and is the VP of Engineering for an engineering consulting firm.

This well-credentialed expert earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from Columbia University, an M.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Iowa. He has extensive experience in cosmetics development, including positions at Johnson & Johnson, Avon Products, and DeLaire Inc. From 1993 until 2001, the expert was the Senior Director of Research and Development for Gryphon Development / Bath & Body Works Inc. / Victoria Secret Beauty. In this position, he developed formulations for treatment products, cleansing products, and OTC drugs. The expert currently runs his own independent cosmetics development consultancy, through which he has worked with firms including Bath and Body Works, Unilever Latin America, Morning Glory Products, and many others.

This expert earned his BS at Lehigh University in Mechanical Engineering. He then went on to complete his MBA at Worcester Polytechnic Institution. Formerly this expert served as a National Grooved Product Manager at Anvil International Headquarters. Currently, he is the Director of Product Engineering at a Private Company based in MA. Specializing in HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, and process piping equipment claims.

This expert is a renowned authority on the toy industry and the CEO of a global toy consultancy and resource for toy industry analysis and strategies. Additionally, he is the publisher of a toy industry newsletter, gaining him access to the most notable individuals in the toy and children's media industries. He has appeared as a commentator on ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, Newsweek and other media outlets in the US and abroad.

This expert has over 25 years in electrical engineering and product development. He gained his MS and PhD in electrical engineering and systems from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute, he transitioned to industry and spent 13 years at Motorola Mobility developing wireless products. He ended his tenure as Motorola's vice president of product management and development. Currently he is developing products at a start-up in Massachusetts.

This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is currently a professor of industrial design at a university in Georgia and the principal of a design and engineering consultancy.

This highly qualified expert has over 32 years of experience in intangibles consultative sales and client-facing compliance. He earned his BA in economics from the Virginia Military Institute and his MBA from the College of William & Mary. He is a certified financial planner and business intermediary as well as a chartered life underwriter and financial consultant. This expert formerly served as a financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial and as an independent broker/advisor. He currently works as an author, having recently published a book on successful financial planning.

This qualified expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Detroit Institute of Technology, his MBA from University of Phoenix, and his DBA from Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,the American Gunsmithing Association, and the Society of Automotive Engineers International. Formerly he served in multiple engineering management positions at AlliedSignal Aerospace (Honeywell) and as the owner of and gunsmith for Accurate Firearms Repair. This expert currently is the founder and owner of a gas turbine engine industry consultancy and a personal injury lawsuit consultancy.

This expert is an established specialist on marketing and global supply chain practices within global impact areas, including the fast moving consumer goods and IT industry. He has held a number of executive and senior management roles, including appointments at Proctor & Gamble and TELUS Communications, Inc. He earned his BS in computer science from the University of Windsor, his MBA from Wayne State University, and a PhD in supply chain management from the University of Capetown. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of supply chain management at an Ivy League University and a prominent California university. In addition to his faculty commitments, he has spoken at a TEDx event, OPAL and UN, and consults on a number of supply chain projects globally.