Expert No. 29293 – IL
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting expert with over 25 years experience in the paint and coatings industry. Expertise includes industrial coatings, trade sale and consumer paints, adhesives, chemical specialty products, resins, and polymers, including their developments, testing, and production. Also experienced in aerosols and spray products, hazardous chemicals, labels and warnings, and household chemicals. Has consulted on several cases involving slip and fall on painted surfaces. Experienced with slip resistance. Able to determine coefficient of friction measurements and can offer opinions on the appropriateness of various types of paint on concrete walking surfaces. Additional expertise in paint and coating technology. Able to analyze floor coating for the presence or absence of various additives. Works closely with specialty forensic analytical laboratories that specialize in paint and coatings. Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Over 15 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Failure Analysis of paint & coatings
- Investigation of chemical exposure
- Injuries due to defective products
- Product liability for household chemicals
- Premises liability for industrial chemical accidents
- Review of adequacy of labels & warnings
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- File review
- Research
- Laboratory testing & analysis
- Written reports
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Chemistry | University of Illinois | |
| M.S. | Organic Chemistry | University of Minnesota | |
| Ph.D. | Organic Chemistry | Loyola University of Chicago |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- American Chemical Society
- ASTM
- NACE
- NPCA
Other Career Highlights:
| Over 10 patents |
| Numerous articles in chemical literature |
| Teaching chemistry at local universities |
