Herguth Laboratories has analyzed lubricants,
fuels, brake fluids and machine components for hundreds of clients
involved in potential and actual litigation for over 25 years.
Our expert testing, data and opinions have been used to prepare for
cases in Superior Court, Federal Court, Small Claims Court and numerous
mediations and arbitrations. Herguth has been recognized and accepted
as an expert in lubrication, testing and analysis
Sampling of Litigation, Testing and Analysis
US Manufacturer vs. Major Oil Supplier - 1998 Dispute: The manufacturer claimed the unsatisfactory
lubricant was forming deposits inside gearboxes causing them to fail
prematurely. Our Role: Testing the deposits for the manufacturer
and comparing these data to the lubricant. Offering expert opinions
as to the root cause of the deposit formation based on the testing
and comparison of the product and deposits. Result: Our expert analyses was instrumental in the
Oil Suppliers decision to pay the Manufacturer $600,000 to correct
any wrong caused by the lubricant.
Private Individual vs. Major Motorcycle Manufacturer - 2001
Dispute: The individual claimed in Superior Court that the
Motorcycle Manufacturer and/or the US Distributor failed to add lubricant
to a critical component at manufacturing or prior to delivery. Our Role: Sampling and testing of relevant components
to determine if lubricant was present at the time of the accident.
If so, was it the appropriate lubricant? Result: Our expert analyses and testimony was instrumental
substantially reducing the judgment against the Motorcycle Manufacturer.
It all starts the moment you contact Herguth Laboratories
Successful resolution of litigation offer on requires essential actions
taken early on in the case. If you have a reasonable expectation that
your product or service may be the subject of litigation, it is your
responsibility to act in the best interest of your client or company.
These responsibilities may include some or all of the following
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Collection, Documentation and Preservation
of Evidence
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Examination and Testing Items Involved In
Litigation
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Evaluation of Technical Data
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Reporting of Opinions by Technical Experts
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Review of Oppositions Expert Opinions
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Preparation and Delivering of Deposition
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Trial Preparation and Expert Testimony
Specific to these responsibilities, Herguth Laboratories provides
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Procedures for collection and preservation
of information and physical items pertaining to the incident.
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Procedures for the examination and testing
of actual items or systems that may have been involved in a
specific incident.
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Procedures for evaluation of technical data,
appropriate criteria for such evaluation, and other relevant
considerations which constitute a proper basis for forming technical
opinions.
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Procedures for formal written technical reports
which express the opinions of the scientific or technical expert
with respect to the study of items that are the subject of criminal
or civil litigation.
Should you be the subject of potential litigation in the area of lubrication,
Herguth Laboratories, Inc. has the technical expertise, facilities,
equipment and procedures to take you through to the successful conclusion
of the litigation.
For more information call 1-888-HERGUTH (437-4884)
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