This presentation is intended to educate the attorney audience on aspects of failure analysis for product liability claims so that they can better understand litigation considerations during an investigation and discovery. Product liability is a broad topic covering small electronics to industrial systems. It is important to understand the types of claims made against products and to fully understand the specific claim that is made for each case. Understanding, the product, the components in the product, the certifications required for the product, the types of failures for the product, the types of parties involved, and the process of the investigation will help an attorney evaluate what types of experts are involved and how to collect relevant data and perform relevant analysis to prepare and understand their case for litigation.

Presented by:

Jerry Stepan, P.E., CFEI | Brillouin

Jerry Stepan has over 17 years of forensic engineering experience in electrical engineering and computer science. He specializes in electronic and electrical systems and has a strong background in digital and embedded systems, with extensive experience designing and debugging hardware, software, and firmware. Jerry’s expertise spans electronics, Li-ion battery systems, power generation and distribution, industrial controls, software, and electrical fire investigations.

 

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