Franklin A. “Chip” Darius Jr.
Safety and Health/OSHA Compliance Consultant
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Safety and Health/OSHA Compliance Consultant
Franklin A. “Chip” Darius Jr., MA, OHST, CSHO, CUSP, CIT, HSO is a Safety and Health/OSHA Compliance expert specializing in occupational safety and health regulations, policies, standards, and compliance. With a career encompassing safety consulting, OSHA compliance, and extensive training experience, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating occupational incidents, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether safety training was adequate. Mr. Darius has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across over 20 states, involving cases of fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and personal injuries. His M.A. in Communication Sciences, along with certifications such as Certified Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician and Certified Safety & Health Official, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving OSHA and ANSI standards, multi-employer worksites, and contractor safety responsibilities.
Licensed General Contractor and Consultant
James Platt, Licensed General Contractor and Consultant is a construction defects expert specializing in construction consulting and litigation support. With a career encompassing luxury home design, real estate investment, and construction management, he brings a comprehensive perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating contract adherence. Mr. Platt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Pacific Northwest, involving residential and commercial construction disputes. His education in Business Law from the College of Eastern Utah, along with his licenses as a general contractor and master journeyman plumber, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and contract compliance.
Human Factors Expert Witness
Nancy Grugle, Ph.D., CHFP is a Human Factors Expert specializing in transportation-related litigation. With a career encompassing human factors engineering, user-interface design, and safety analysis, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating driver actions, assessing the impacts of fatigue and sleep deprivation, and evaluating whether safety standards in work zones have been met. Ms. Grugle has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to distracted driving, drowsy driving, and premises safety. Her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Human Factors), along with her Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) credential, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving human performance and behavior.
Safety Expert Witness
Nathan M. Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH is a safety expert specializing in safety compliance and litigation involving serious injury and fatality cases. With a career spanning EHS leadership roles across North America, he brings a strategic perspective to safety system development and regulatory compliance. His work centers on investigating safety compliance failures, assessing regulatory adherence, and evaluating whether safety protocols were effectively implemented. Mr. Boswell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial projects, warehousing, logistics, and fleet operations. His Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
President and Principal
Christopher L. Matthews is a building envelope systems expert specializing in disputes related to exterior building envelope system installation, performance, and design. With a career spanning over four decades in design, installation, and performance assessment, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving building envelope systems. His work centers on investigating water infiltration resistance, assessing hurricane readiness, and evaluating whether structural glazing systems meet industry standards. Mr. Matthews has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and the Caribbean, involving construction defects and building inspection cases. His Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Business Administration from the University of Florida, along with certifications such as AWCI Certified EIFS Inspector and Certified Building Commissioning Professional, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving building envelope systems and water infiltration issues.
P.E., CFM, MSCE
Christopher R. Hanstad, P.E., CFM, MSCE is a civil engineering expert specializing in FEMA floodway violations and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. With a career encompassing floodplain modeling, stormwater analysis, and flood loss avoidance studies, he brings a comprehensive engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating FEMA floodway compliance, assessing stormwater management practices, and evaluating flood damage assessment models. Mr. Hanstad has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, involving FEMA floodway violations and floodplain modeling cases. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with his Certified Floodplain Manager designation and professional engineering licenses in IL, IN, KY, and WI, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving hydrologic and hydraulic engineering.
Civil & Geotechnical Engineering Expert Witness
Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E., BC. GE, ENV SP, F.ASCE is a Civil & Geotechnical Engineering expert specializing in subsurface investigation and geotechnical design. With a career encompassing diverse roles in civil engineering, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating soil and foundation distress, assessing erosion and flood control measures, and evaluating construction defects. Mr. Ghose Hajra has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Gulf Coast, involving complex geotechnical and civil engineering cases. His Ph.D. in Civil (Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental) Engineering, along with certifications such as EnvisionTM Sustainability Professional and Board-Certified Geotechnical Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving soil settlement, flood damage, and construction defects.
Architect, AIA, NCARB
David Erik Chase, Architect, AIA, NCARB is a forensic architecture expert specializing in construction dispute resolution and architectural liability. With a career spanning over five decades in architectural design, project management, and construction oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex construction issues. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines, and evaluating whether building codes have been adhered to. Mr. Chase has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the East Coast and mid-Atlantic states, involving cases related to construction defects, contract disputes, and building code violations. His Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University, along with certifications such as NCARB and LEED Green Associate, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving architectural agreements and construction practices.
PhD, PE, CPE
Kevin A. Rider, PhD, PE, CPE is a forensic human factors expert specializing in litigation support for cases involving motor vehicle crashes, slips, trips, and falls, and workplace incidents. With a career spanning human factors, ergonomics, and engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating motor vehicle accidents, assessing the adequacy of warnings and product designs, and evaluating whether workplace safety standards were met. Mr. Rider has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving motor vehicle accidents, workplace safety, and premises liability. His Ph.D. in Industrial & Operations Engineering (Human Factors), along with certifications as a Certified Professional Ergonomist and Professional Engineer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving human factors and ergonomics.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Jose J. Granda, Ph.D, P.E. is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction using computer simulations. With a career encompassing vehicle dynamics, computer modeling, and mechatronics, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicle dynamics, assessing accident biomechanics, and evaluating failure analysis. Mr. Granda has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to vehicle dynamics, workplace accidents, and mechanical engineering. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, along with EDR Certification, Tech 1, Tech II, and EDR Analysis Certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving accident reconstruction and vehicle dynamics.
Electrical & Corrosion Engineer
Brian J. Brackensick, M.S., P.E. is an Electrical & Corrosion Engineering expert specializing in electrical forensic consulting and failure analysis. With a career encompassing electrical design, code compliance inspections, and construction methods, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether construction methods meet industry standards. Mr. Brackensick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas and surrounding areas, involving electrical fires, appliance failures, and industrial site assessments. His Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electrical systems and corrosion issues.
Chief Innovation Officer
Franco Lodato is an industrial design and innovation strategy expert specializing in leveraging biomimicry and sustainability principles to develop market-leading products. With a career spanning healthcare, luxury goods, wearables, and consumer electronics, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating product design processes, assessing intellectual property management, and evaluating whether design strategies align with industry standards. Mr. Lodato has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in consumer electronics, healthcare, and luxury goods industries. His Master of Science in Industrial Design from Istituto Europeo di Design, along with certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Sustainability Strategies for Industries, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of design responsibility in disputes involving product functionality and intellectual property.
Emergency Physician, Medical Toxicologist
Damon M. Dell’Aglio, MD, FACEP is an Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology expert specializing in medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury litigation. With a career encompassing roles as an emergency department medical director and faculty positions in emergency medicine, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating emergency medical care deviations, assessing drug interactions and toxicology, and evaluating causation in complex medical cases. Dr. Dell’Aglio has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death. His Doctor of Medicine - cum laude from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, along with certifications as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Board Certified in Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving emergency medical care and toxicology.
Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology
Theodore J. Hogan, PhD, CIH is an Industrial Hygiene and Safety expert specializing in workplace safety and health litigation. With a career spanning environmental health, safety management, and sustainability, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating workplace safety incidents, assessing compliance with health standards, and evaluating whether safety protocols were effectively implemented. Mr. Hogan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as electrical injuries, chemical exposures, and occupational lung diseases. His Ph.D. in Public Health (Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences), along with his Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving industrial hygiene and safety matters.
Ph.D., P.E., P.H., CPESC, CFM, F.ASCE, F. EWRI, D.WRE
David T. Williams, Ph.D., P.E., P.H., CPESC, CFM, F.ASCE, F. EWRI, D.WRE is a water resources engineering expert specializing in sedimentation engineering and floodplain management litigation. With a career spanning civil engineering, hydrology, and hydraulic design, he brings a comprehensive understanding of complex water systems and their legal implications. His work centers on investigating sediment transport dynamics, assessing floodplain management practices, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met in water resource projects. Mr. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving FEMA floodplain studies, erosion control, and hydraulic engineering disputes. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving river hydraulics, sedimentation, and flood risk management.
Explosive Engineering, Mining & Construction Blasting Expert
Kurt E. Gleason is an explosive engineering and blasting expert specializing in mining and construction blasting litigation. With a career spanning surface, underground, and underwater blasting, he brings a comprehensive understanding of controlled blasting techniques and their application in complex environments to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating blasting-related claims, assessing the impact of transient vibration and flyrock, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in blasting operations. Mr. Gleason has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across states including Alabama, California, and New York, involving commercial blasting disputes, subrogation claims, and damage-related actions. His BS in Construction Engineering (Civil) from Purdue University, along with certifications such as the MSHA Miner ID and Seismograph Operation Certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving blasting and explosives.
Property & Casualty Claim Consultant | Expert Witness
Britta M. Moss, CPCU, SCLA, AIC-M is a Property & Casualty Claim Consultant specializing in insurance claim disputes and litigation. With a career encompassing roles from claim representative to corporate claim manager, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating claim handling practices, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether bad faith exposures exist. Ms. Moss has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving personal and commercial auto liability, homeowner policies, and commercial general liability cases. Her B.A. in Criminology from The Ohio State University, along with certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA), reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving property and casualty insurance claims.
PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP is a clinical pharmacology expert specializing in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy. With a career spanning pharmacy operations, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, he brings a nuanced understanding of drug interactions and patient safety to litigation work. His work centers on investigating adverse drug events, assessing pharmacy standards of care, and evaluating whether causality in drug administration aligns with established protocols. Mr. Coralic has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to anticoagulation, opioid misuse, and critical care pharmacology. His Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern Nevada, along with certifications such as Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacy, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving drug labeling and adverse drug events.
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