Cases as Expert Witness or Consultant


 

Huffaker vs. Mapleton and Springville Irrigation Companies

Client – Mapleton Irrigation Company
Counsel – Dave Richards of Christensen and Jensen
Client – Springville Irrigation Company
Counsel – Gary Johnson of Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
Expert Witness – Report, Consultation and Testify
October 2008 to November 2011  

Huffakers claimed water from irrigation canal seeped into their home
causing irreparable structrural and mold damage.

Irrigation companies found not liable for damages


 

Purple Wall vs Auto Owners Insurance

Client – Auto Owners Insurance  
Counsel – Rick Glauser of Smith and Glauser
Expert Witness – Report and Consultation
September 2010 to January 2011   

Renters moved out and left extensive damge to home.
Owner claimed damages but insurance company disputed total liability.

Ended in out of Court Settlement


 

Rivas Construction vs. Scottsdale Insurance

Clients – Hired by both Rivas Construction and Scottsdale Insurance
Counsel – Brand Morgan of Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
Counsel – Andrew Morse of Snow Christensen & Martineau
Fact and Expert Witness – Deposition and Consultation
May 2007 to May 2011  

Insurance company initially denied coverage for liability claim for damages caused by contractor,
but later reversed their opinion. Contractor sued for damages from delay in coverage.

Ended in out of Court Settlement


 

Shadow Wood Apartments vs. Nova Casualty Company

Client – Nova Casualty Company
Counsel – Angus Edwards of Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough
Expert Witness – Report, Deposition, and Consultation
October 2008 to March 2011  

Apartment owners made repairs from fire damage and presented a final bill of $1,250,000.
The my estimate for repairs was $397.000.

Ended in out of Court Settlement


 

State Farm vs. Neff

Client – Pete Tesch, State Farm Insurance
Fact Witness and Consultation
2004      

Owner hired public adjuster over dispute with their insurance company
for total compensation due from a fire to their boutique shop.

Ended in Arbitration