VEHICLES BACKGROUND
I have a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Arts (Technology) with emphasis in automotive and vehicle
power systems. In this professional program segment, I studied in design, diagnostics and
troubleshooting, R&D, fuels and lubrication efficiency research, dynometer testing, experimental vehicle
design and high performance modification and efficiency quantification.
I authored several research papers: Vehicle fuel efficiency studies, motorcycle design
engineering and efficiency study, Composite wheelchair design. I had senior projects including
the design and installation of a Clayton chassis dynometer, the BURT airdrive vehicle conversion,
and the GM V8 to V4 twin turbo cylinder deactivated engine system.
KEY SKILLS: Standards of care, product liability, research and forensics of failed components,
repair fraud, patent, precision measurement, accident and crash investigation; design,
maintenance, restoration, high performance modifications, racing rules and track safety.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND: Component failure, suspension failure, high performance,
tire and wheel, warranty interpretation, brakes and suspension, wheels and tires, chassis,
shocks and forks, engine, fuel systems, drive systems, accessories, custom vehicles,
insurance claims, specific DOT and NHTSA regulatory agency specifications.
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE BACKGROUND: I built experimental engines and
vehicle components under grants from GM and private funded organizations. 3+ years
experience with a major auto tire manufacturer supporting application, sales, installation
and warranty functions of aftermarket tires, wheels and related components. I have 2+ years
working at full service and light mechanical service stations.
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CASE EXPERIENCE: (Actual names of Clients, companies and law firms removed for confidentiality)
Case Name: Client v. 3 wheel Vehicle (Trike) Manufacturer. 3-26-2006
Representing: Plaintiff
Case requirements - Repair Fraud: Technical knowledge of motor vehicle engine
function and sub systems, exhaust systems and intake system tuning, troubleshooting and
diagnostics.
Case Description: Plaintiff purchased a trike that utilizes a high performance motorcycle
engine for the power plant. The trike had a series of unresolved technical issues related to its
power train and emissions control. We researched the vehicle’s problems and gave
recommendations and conclusions to the attorney.
Case Work: Test-drove subject vehicle to analyze carburetor jetting, form, fit and function. Research
concluded and report submitted.
Case Outcome: Case pending or settled.
Case Name: Client v. Scooter Manufacturer. 2-2-2006
Representing: Defendant
Case requirements - Patent Infringement Case: Technical knowledge of motor driven
Scooters, Patents, Design and Engineering. Review depositions, patent and legal findings, and
access design similarities of patented designs.
Case Description: Plaintiff initiated suit against defendant over complaints to E-Bay that the
plaintiff was selling patent protected motor scooters. The Defendant is counter suing for financial
losses of E-Bay sales over patent violations of the plaintiffs products.
Case Work: Reviewed existing patents and charted component similarities. Research and report submitted.
Case Outcome: Monies awarded to the Defendant. Case settled.
Case Name: Client v. Major Insurance Company. 11-18-2002
Representing: Defendant
Case Requirements - Industrial Manufacturing & Off Road Racing:Technical background
in Vehicles, shop machines and tools, capital equipment, materials and processes, knowledge
of off road racing, and trophy truck component design.
Case Description: Plaintiff Suing Insurance Company for repayment of stolen & insured capital
equipment, machine equipment, tools and off road racing components. Insurance company
claimed plaintiff would not and/or could not have had this equipment in his manufacturing facility
and is denied payoff based on possible fraud.
Case Work: Research list of insured and stolen property. Assign and substantiate a monetary
value to the insured, as well as stolen property. Develop spreadsheet for presentation of the data.
Illustrate using a flow chart, the dollar value of custom racing components manufactured by the
plaintiff. Deposition taken and prepared case for jury trial.
Case Outcome: Jury Trial concluded with counterclaim judgment to defendant. We were successful in
securing the jury verdict and judgment of over $1.3 million dollars. Case won in jury trial.
I have a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Arts (Technology) with emphasis in automotive and vehicle
power systems. In this professional program segment, I studied in design, diagnostics and
troubleshooting, R&D, fuels and lubrication efficiency research, dynometer testing, experimental vehicle
design and high performance modification and efficiency quantification.
I authored several research papers: Vehicle fuel efficiency studies, motorcycle design
engineering and efficiency study, Composite wheelchair design. I had senior projects including
the design and installation of a Clayton chassis dynometer, the BURT airdrive vehicle conversion,
and the GM V8 to V4 twin turbo cylinder deactivated engine system.
KEY SKILLS: Standards of care, product liability, research and forensics of failed components,
repair fraud, patent, precision measurement, accident and crash investigation; design,
maintenance, restoration, high performance modifications, racing rules and track safety.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND: Component failure, suspension failure, high performance,
tire and wheel, warranty interpretation, brakes and suspension, wheels and tires, chassis,
shocks and forks, engine, fuel systems, drive systems, accessories, custom vehicles,
insurance claims, specific DOT and NHTSA regulatory agency specifications.
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE BACKGROUND: I built experimental engines and
vehicle components under grants from GM and private funded organizations. 3+ years
experience with a major auto tire manufacturer supporting application, sales, installation
and warranty functions of aftermarket tires, wheels and related components. I have 2+ years
working at full service and light mechanical service stations.
______________________________________________________________________________________
CASE EXPERIENCE: (Actual names of Clients, companies and law firms removed for confidentiality)
Case Name: Client v. 3 wheel Vehicle (Trike) Manufacturer. 3-26-2006
Representing: Plaintiff
Case requirements - Repair Fraud: Technical knowledge of motor vehicle engine
function and sub systems, exhaust systems and intake system tuning, troubleshooting and
diagnostics.
Case Description: Plaintiff purchased a trike that utilizes a high performance motorcycle
engine for the power plant. The trike had a series of unresolved technical issues related to its
power train and emissions control. We researched the vehicle’s problems and gave
recommendations and conclusions to the attorney.
Case Work: Test-drove subject vehicle to analyze carburetor jetting, form, fit and function. Research
concluded and report submitted.
Case Outcome: Case pending or settled.
Case Name: Client v. Scooter Manufacturer. 2-2-2006
Representing: Defendant
Case requirements - Patent Infringement Case: Technical knowledge of motor driven
Scooters, Patents, Design and Engineering. Review depositions, patent and legal findings, and
access design similarities of patented designs.
Case Description: Plaintiff initiated suit against defendant over complaints to E-Bay that the
plaintiff was selling patent protected motor scooters. The Defendant is counter suing for financial
losses of E-Bay sales over patent violations of the plaintiffs products.
Case Work: Reviewed existing patents and charted component similarities. Research and report submitted.
Case Outcome: Monies awarded to the Defendant. Case settled.
Case Name: Client v. Major Insurance Company. 11-18-2002
Representing: Defendant
Case Requirements - Industrial Manufacturing & Off Road Racing:Technical background
in Vehicles, shop machines and tools, capital equipment, materials and processes, knowledge
of off road racing, and trophy truck component design.
Case Description: Plaintiff Suing Insurance Company for repayment of stolen & insured capital
equipment, machine equipment, tools and off road racing components. Insurance company
claimed plaintiff would not and/or could not have had this equipment in his manufacturing facility
and is denied payoff based on possible fraud.
Case Work: Research list of insured and stolen property. Assign and substantiate a monetary
value to the insured, as well as stolen property. Develop spreadsheet for presentation of the data.
Illustrate using a flow chart, the dollar value of custom racing components manufactured by the
plaintiff. Deposition taken and prepared case for jury trial.
Case Outcome: Jury Trial concluded with counterclaim judgment to defendant. We were successful in
securing the jury verdict and judgment of over $1.3 million dollars. Case won in jury trial.
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