Negligent Retention Expert Witnesses

Pasadena, California

Human Resources, Employment - Human Resources, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation, Discrimination, Violence in the Workplace, Age, Wage & Hour, Active Shooter Training, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Discipline, Automobile Dealerships, Harassment, Disability Discrimination, EEOC, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Retention

I have been an expert witness over the past 22 years. The issues have included, but were not limited to, sexual harassment, harassment in violation of Title VII, the Fair Employment & Housing Act, and sexual orientation, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, background investigations & verification of employment, human resources responsibilities, and documentation and the working environment of automobile dealers, Representation before the: California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board The Department of Labor Standards Enforcement The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The California Civil Rights Department Jim holds 2 degrees, a B.A. and a J.D. Jim was a Master Teacher at the University of Phoenix for 13 years. He taught several subjects on the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Employment Law, Legal Aspects of Supervision, Ethics, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure. Jim is also a Certified...

Silverthorne, Colorado

Human Resources, Employment - background checks, fcra, background screening, employment screening, negligent hiring, negligent retention, eeoc, background investigation, public records

Jason Morris is a pioneer, thought leader and expert in the background screening industry, with nearly three decades of experience. As co-founder of IQubed Advisors, a firm specializing in advisory services to the background screening sector, Jason is a sought-after consultant, advisor, board member and expert witness in litigation involving background checks. His expertise spans Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, and industry best practices. Jason’s background screening leadership began in 1999 when he founded EmployeeScreenIQ, transforming it into a global leader in employment screening. Under his guidance, EmployeeScreenIQ was recognized for its rigorous standards and earned the prestigious Weatherhead 100 Award for high-growth companies six consecutive years. The company’s successful acquisition by Sterling, the largest background screening firm in the industry, solidified Jason’s reputation as a strategic vis...

Newark, Delaware

Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Police policy, police procedure, police standards, police practices, policy compliance, police misconduct, police, investigations, human resources, neglect of duty, fail to train, negligent retention, negligent hiring, law enforcement, private sector workplace investigation, workplace investigations, internal affairs

I am a retired Captain of the Delaware State Police with over 32 years of service, retiring in September 2017 after concluding my career as Director of Human Resources. My assignments included command-level leadership and progressively responsible roles in policy and procedure development, compliance monitoring, internal and external investigations, training and development, program management, and executive leadership. In addition to my operational work, I conducted approximately six sensitive internal affairs investigations for the Delaware State Police and served on disciplinary review boards both as an officer and as a commanding officer. These responsibilities gave me practical experience in applying standards of conduct, evaluating officer candor, and recommending discipline in complex cases. As Director of Human Resources, I was responsible for all hiring and separation decisions concerning the Division’s civilian employees and made hiring recommendations for sworn troope...

St. Augustine, Florida

Human Resources, Employment - Background Checks, Employment Screening, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Elder Abuse, Employment Due Diligence, Negligent Supervision, Risk Management, Workplace Safety, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Sexual Misconduct

Robert Capwell is a background screening and background check litigation expert witness leveraging more than three decades of employment screening executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides litigation support and expert testimony in the areas of employment screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality. Widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise on employment screening, Mr. Capwell specializes in providing background check testimony and support for litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workplace violence, wrongful death, and negligent hiring claims. Robert has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications. Robert is a Founding Member and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of...

Oxford, Mississippi

School Safety, Child Abuse - sex abuse, child sexual abuse, molestation, grooming, harassment, bullying, school, church, camp, bus, afterschool, sports, olympic, mentor, scouting, coach, background check, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention

Expert Witness At-a-Glance: • 85+ cases retained (2016–2025) • 23 depositions | 2 trials • Balanced practice: 60% plaintiff / 40% defense • Case focus: Child sexual abuse (95%); injury, death or bullying (5%) • Sectors: Religious (35%), Schools (25%), Sports (20%), Mentoring (10%), Residential care (7%) • Courts: Federal (21%) and State/Local (79%) across 20+ jurisdictions Mr. Nichols has over 30 years' experience at the national and local level involving the protection of children. In 2016 he retired as the National Vice President of Child & Club Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he oversaw the creation of the organization's child protection program, which shaped the policies and practices of thousands of local Boys & Girls Club affiliates and helped to protect millions of children across the U.S. and overseas. Mr. Nichols is a national thought leader and has participated in numerous, national-level projects to prevent child injury in organizations, including: • U.S. P...

Fairview, North Carolina

Premises Liability, Security - Negligent Security, Guard Force Management & Performance, Security Procedures, Event Security, Hotels, Retail, Apartment Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Malls, Homicide, Assaults, Battery, Rape, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Training, Negligent Retention, Bars

Mr. Wheatley is the founder of Royal Security Group LLC, an independent security and business management consulting practice. He also provides expert opinions and testifies in plaintiff and defense cases involving premises liability and negligent security in a variety of settings. Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer (retired) for Sony Electronics' global operations and Sony Online Entertainment's domestic operations. Former FBI Special Agent with experience leading investigations in a variety of areas, including white collar crime, drugs, kidnapping, bank robbery, espionage, and violent criminal apprehension. Current member of the Senior Advisory Group with the FBI's Domestic Security Alliance Council and advisor to the FBI's Threat and Resilience Sharing Committee. Former member of the Board of Directors for the FBI-affiliated InfraGard San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter. Sector Chief Co-Coordinator. Served on the Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices for th...

Beavercreek, Oregon

Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation - Police Procedures, Use of Force, Police Investigations, Police Interviews, Police Arrests, Police Use of Force, Police Shootings, Police Pursuits, Wrongful Death, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, Failure to Supervise, Failure to Train, Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Investigations, Criminal defense, Homicide, Assault

1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) as a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). 2. Published senior co-writer of CARE Approach: Seeking Solutions to Human Problems, Kendall Hunt. 3. Published co-writer of Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 7th Edition by Pearson. 4. Published co-writer of Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service by Pearson. 5. Retired Oregon State Police Sergeant with 26 years of police service. 6. Former Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Instructor on Background Investigations, Internal Affairs Investigations and Report Writing. 7. Former Local Government Personnel Institute HR Investigator: Investigated police chiefs, county commissioners, city council members, and employees. 8. U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Military Police Corp. 9. Retired Commissioned Officer from the U.S. Army Reserves. 10.Bachelo...

Millington, Tennessee

Security - Use of Force, Security Operations, Security Training, Hiring Practices, Negligent Retention, Proprietary Operations, Contract Operations