Type of Expert Selected. Heat-transfer
expert. The expert disassembled and
examined failed and new equipment, reviewed the manufacturer's designs and
procedures for manufacturing and quality control, and advised the plaintiffs'
attorney.
Outcome: Parties settled through
mediation.
Of Note: This
case was initially labeled a premature computer part failure and the initial
request was for an electrical engineer with consumer class action experience.
Conversations with the CECON Project Manager led to the selection of an electrical engineer
specializing in heat transfer. The expertise needed to
win a case is not always apparent on first inspection; our technically trained Project Managers can
add insight in selecting the right expert for a case.
Technology Background: A few years ago, several manufacturers recalled laptops or their
batteries after overheating was implicated in various injuries and fires. Read
about the recalls in this PC
World Article.
Some common sense safety tips for preventing overheating / fire
can be found here. For more information on
battery technology, see our previous
blog posts; or view our battery experts here.
The CECON Group has been
providing expert witnesses to attorneys since 1985. Our business model is unique in that our
Project Managers are experienced chemists and engineers who can use their
expertise in helping identify the right expert for a case
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