Design Defect Expert Witnesses

SANFORD, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Construction Defect Expert, Structural Engineer, Design Defect Expert, Structural Expert, Forensic Engineer, Water Damage, Structural Peer Review, Standard of Care Analysis, Structural Collapse, Building Envelope Failure, Standard of Cause, Origin and Cause, Damage Assessment, Roof Collapse, Foundation Damage, Hurricane Damage

Ms. Vanessa Malone, P.E., is the Owner and Founder of Preeminent Solutions, Inc, a forensic engineering and design engineering firm. Malone is a licensed professional civil / structural engineer with almost 20 years’ experience in civil/structural design, forensics, and expert work. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where she was one of the few female graduates to receive a Masters in Computational Mechanics. Over the course of her career, Malone has led teams within a series of private firms in the design, analysis, forensic investigation, and seismic probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) of nuclear structures, aerospace structures, commercial structures, industrial towers, multi-storey buildings, and more. Key firms include Thornton Tomasetti, Westinghouse Electric, Jacobs Technology, Amentum, Southern Nuclear, Bechtel, General Electric, ANSYS, and more. Likewise, over her nearly two (2) decades’ of experience, Malone has spearheaded analysis and design with sev...

St. Petersburg, Florida

Premises Liability, Architecture - Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Trip Hazard, Stairway Code Compliance, ADA Accessibility, Building Codes, Construction Defect, Design Defect, Forensic Architect, Standard of Care, Water Intrusion, Roof Leak, Lighting Safety, Premises Safety, Handrail Guardrail, Building Envelope, Plans and Specification, Construction Defects, OSHA

EXPERT WITNESS FOR PERSONAL INJURY & CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CASES 47+ Years in architecture, engineering, project management, and forensic analysis. Retained by attorneys nationwide for premises liability, slip/trip/fall, building code violations, and construction defect litigation. AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Search-Optimized) Premises Liability / Personal Injury – Slip, trip & fall hazards, flooring slip resistance, stair/handrail code compliance, lighting & visibility safety, ADA accessibility, egress route compliance Construction Defects – Building envelope failures, water intrusion, roofing/wall waterproofing defects, workmanship quality, design defect & standard of care analysis Building Code Violations – IBC, IRC, Florida Building Code, ADA, OSHA, AHCA compliance reviews Plans & Specifications Review – Accuracy, completeness, and code adherence Delay & Cost Overruns – Contract compliance & AIA standard interpretation SERVICES FOR ATTORNEYS Forensic Site Inspections – On-site evalu...

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec

Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering - Medical device failure, Neuromodulation, Power electronics, Design defect, Olympus, FDA compliance, Electronics failure, Instrumentation, Failure forensics, Boston Scientific, Patent infringement, Biomedical patents, Regulatory analysis, Medical instrumentation, Implantable devices, Space electronics, Product recalls, Device safety

Eric A. Bharucha is a multidisciplinary systems engineer with 25+ years solving complex technical challenges across biomedical, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Currently completing PhD in Electrical Engineering (ABD) with expertise spanning electronics, biology, physics, and systems integration. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: - Medical device design, safety, and regulatory compliance (FDA/CE) - Neuromodulation systems and implantable devices (Boston Scientific, St. Jude) - Electronic system failure analysis and forensic investigation - Silicon photonics and advanced sensor systems - Aerospace electronics and environmental testing - Manufacturing quality control and process analysis - Patent analysis and intellectual property disputes COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE: - Led design teams for commercial medical devices (Olympus, Boston Scientific) - Developed products from research prototype to manufacturing transfer - Resolved critical failures saving clients $75M+ in offshore robotics - Expert in re...

Sugar Land, Texas

Construction, Construction Defects - Construction, Defects, Forensic Engineering, Property Loss, Insurance Dispute, Schedule Dispute, Design Defect, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Safety, Injury, Disaster, Collapse, Liability

Michael D. Stall, MSCE, PE, DFE, CPAU is a respected authority in the field of Construction Forensic Engineering, combining a powerful blend of academic excellence, hands-on industry experience, and professional certifications. As the Founder and President of Managed Response, Inc. (MRI)—a licensed engineering and construction firm—Mr. Stall leads a team that not only manages complex construction projects, but also provides forensic investigations, litigation support, and expert testimony related to construction and insurance disputes. With over four decades of experience in the construction industry, Mr. Stall has built a career that spans nearly every role in the field—from carpenter and ironworker to construction manager and forensic engineer. His expertise covers a wide range of project types including residential homes, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, power facilities, and medical centers. He has assessed and repaired structures damaged by hurricanes, fires, earthq...