Investigations, Property Damage

Proper Collection, Handling, Storage & Disposal of Physical Evidence (Second Edition)

J.S. Held on 5/1/2025

Regardless of the specific cause of property damage—whether it be vehicle impact, structural collapse, construction defects, equipment failures, fire or explosion, hail, lightning, storms, animal activity, or water...more

The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses

J.S. Held on 7/22/2024

Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and...more

Whirlpool Fined $11.5M for Failing to Notify of Faulty Cooktops

Cozen O'Connor on 8/29/2023

In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a settlement with Whirlpool Corp., which requires Whirlpool to pay $11.5 million in civil penalties for allegedly ignoring reports from...more

Tips for Investigating Subrogation in Florida Following Hurricane Ian

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP on 10/14/2022

Hurricane Ian was a devastating storm for southwest Florida. While out in the Gulf of Mexico, it became a high-end category 4 hurricane early on September 28, 2022 and made landfall later that afternoon. The areas where Ian...more

Iowa AG Investigates Allegedly Fraudulent Solar Companies

Cozen O'Connor on 7/15/2022

Following a dramatic uptick in consumer complaints, the office of Iowa AG Tom Miller has launched an investigation into allegations of fraudulent sales and installation practices of approximately 15 solar companies, many of...more

Insurance Claims & Fraud Investigations: Where Forensic Accountants Bring Value

J.S. Held on 7/7/2022

Forensic accountants are independent, highly specialized accountants with strict confidentiality policies who are involved in investigating financial information to assist attorneys, insurance companies, businesses,...more

The Marshall Fire – Colorado’s Most Destructive Fire

Cozen O'Connor on 12/31/2021

Instead of preparing to welcome 2022 many residents of Boulder County are experiencing Colorado’s most destructive fire. Just before noon on December 30, 2021, a brush fire was reported in Louisville, Colorado, a city in...more

Claim Investigation Not Necessarily Protected by Work Product Doctrine in Illinois

Cozen O'Connor on 8/18/2021

In determining when the work product doctrine is triggered, the Northern District of Illinois recently held that, rather than adopting a bright-line rule, the issue should be decided on a case-by-case basis at the court’s...more

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