Zach Barreto
Zach Barreto is a distinguished professional in the legal industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Research at the Expert Institute. With a deep understanding of a broad range of legal practice areas, Zach's expertise encompasses personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, defective products, and many other sectors. His skills are particularly evident in handling complex litigation matters, including high-profile cases like the Opioids litigation, NFL Concussion Litigation, California Wildfires, 3M earplugs, Elmiron, Transvaginal Mesh, NFL Concussion Litigation, Roundup, Camp Lejeune, Hernia Mesh, IVC filters, Paraquat, Paragard, Talcum Powder, Zantac, and many others.
Under his leadership, the Expert Institute’s research team has expanded impressively from a single member to a robust team of 100 professionals over the last decade. This growth reflects his ability to navigate the intricate and demanding landscape of legal research and expert recruitment effectively. Zach has been instrumental in working on nationally significant litigation matters, including cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, toxic chemical exposure, and wrongful death, among others.
At the Expert Institute, Zach is responsible for managing all aspects of the research department and developing strategic institutional relationships. He plays a key role in equipping attorneys for success through expert consulting, case management, strategic research, and expert due diligence provided by the Institute’s cloud-based legal services platform, Expert iQ.
Educationally, Zach holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and European History from Vanderbilt University.
$3.5M Verdict Upheld Against Hospital for Negligent Blood Clot Treatment
A Texas appellate court upheld a $3.5M verdict against a medical group for negligence, affirming damages for a paramedic's future medical needs and lost income.
Posted on November 5, 2024 in Medical Malpractice & Settlements & Verdicts
DOJ Reaches $102 Million Settlement in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A cargo ship crash at Baltimore’s Key Bridge led to tragic fatalities, environmental havoc, and huge cleanup costs. The ship’s owners settled with the DOJ for $102M.
Posted on October 29, 2024 in Environmental Disasters & Settlements & Verdicts & News
Law Firms Clash Over $10 Billion Verdict Fees
A high-stakes legal feud unfolds as Ross LLP sues Ellis George LLP over disputed attorney fees tied to a landmark $10B verdict, raising ethical questions.
Posted on January 8, 2025 in Settlements & Verdicts & Ethical Compliance & Contract Disputes & News
$30M Injury Award Against Hilton Cut to $10M
Hilton was sued for failing to fix faulty sliding doors, leading to a $2.1M compensatory and reduced $10M punitive award for a guest's severe injuries.
Posted on November 7, 2024 in Premises Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & News
College Pays $8M to Settle Basketball Players' Abuse Suit
New Mexico State University settled an $8 million lawsuit over alleged neglect, sexual assault, and false imprisonment of basketball players.
Posted on October 12, 2023 in Settlements & Verdicts & Sports Law & Featured & News
$60M Payout for LA Residents Exposed to Dangerous Methane Emissions
LADWP settles for $59.9M over a hidden gas leak affecting a vulnerable Sun Valley community, raising concerns about health, accountability, and systemic change.
Posted on November 26, 2024 in Environmental Disasters & Settlements & Verdicts & News
Firearm Manufacturer Sig Sauer’s Expert Witness Strategy Rejected by Sixth Circuit
Sig Sauer faces a legal setback as a court reinstates expert testimony in a lawsuit over alleged defects in its P320 pistol, potentially impacting similar cases.
Posted on January 30, 2025 in News
The Menorah in the Square: A Hanukkah Display Sparks a Landmark Legal Battle
A 1989 Supreme Court case over holiday displays—menorah, Nativity, and tree—shaped the balance of religious freedom and secular inclusivity in public spaces.
Posted on December 26, 2024 in Regulatory Changes
Purdue Creditors Granted Right to Sue Sacklers for $11.5 Billion
Creditors can now pursue $11.5B in claims against Purdue Pharma's Sackler family, with mediation ongoing. Supreme Court nixed prior $6B settlement deal.
Posted on November 13, 2024 in Settlements & Verdicts & Mass Torts & Alternative Resolutions & News
Court Denies Apple’s Bid to Pause Google Search Case Amid Appeal
A D.C. court denied Apple’s request to pause the Google antitrust case, rejecting its bid to intervene. The trial moves forward, shaping Big Tech’s future.
Posted on February 5, 2025 in News & Alternative Resolutions