Defect Causes ATVs to Catch Fire

Case Overview

This is a class action suit against a company alleging that it designs and sells certain ATVs that are defective, and therefore, prone to catch fire. It is alleged that the liquid cooling system found on ATVs of this model are prone to leaks due to their novel design, and that a gradual loss of cooling fluid during operation causes dangerous accumulation of heat in the engine components.

Questions to the Engineering expert and their responses

Have you worked for a manufacturer of atvs in a design, maintenance, or quality control capacity?

This case is right in my area of expertise. I have extensive design and research experience with atvs and I am familiar with design codes.

Are you able and available to inspect plaintiffs' atvs and help determine whether the designs are defective and prone to catch fire?

I am familiar with how good equipment is supposed to perform and I also would be able to compare this machine with what else is on the market.

Have you served as an expert witness before?

I am highly qualified to review this case and happy to discuss further.

About the expert

This highly qualified lawn mower expert is an engineer by training. This expert earned his BS in Mechanical Engineer at the University of Minnesota and holds several professional certifications. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and American Council of Engineering. This expert has lawn mower design and research experience and is knowledgeable about industry design standards. He has also written consumer equipment manuals. Formerly, he was a Senior Project Engineer with the Toro Company where he designed Toro's snowthrowers. He also designed lawn mowers for Black & Decker. Currently, this expert is the Principal at an engineering consultancy. He has qualified before a number of local courts and has expert witness experience.

E-020739

Specialties:

Engineering