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Packaging forensics is a unique specialty incorporating transportation, distribution, packaging, and materials handling. You'll find that this book will be the most useful resource on this complex area of expertise.

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• Chapter 1 Introduction(p. 1)
• 1.1 What Is Packaging Forensics?(p. 1)
• 1.2 How to Locate and Retain a Packaging Expert(p. 4)
• 1.3 How to Work with Your Expert(p. 6)
• 1.4 The Expert's Financial Arrangements(p. 8)
• 1.5 Saying "Good Bye" to Your Expert(p. 9)
• 1.6 How This Book Is Organized(p. 9)
• Chapter 2 Package Failure in the Courts(p. 13)
• 2.1 Introduction(p. 13)
• 2.2 Typical Package-Failure Cases(p. 14)
• A. Glass bottles(p. 14)
• B. Closures(p. 14)
• C. Labeling(p. 15)
• D. Dispensing(p. 15)
• E. Multiwall bags(p. 16)
• F. Caution notices(p. 16)
• G. Set-up boxes(p. 16)
• H. Stapling(p. 17)
• I. Plastic bottles(p. 18)
• J. Multipacks(p. 18)
• K. Corrugated cases(p. 19)
• 2.3 Ways to Minimize the Risk of Lawsuits(p. 19)
• A. Make packages user-friendly(p. 19)
• B. Design holding ease, use(p. 20)
• C. Test full distribution cycles(p. 20)
• D. Preserve your QC records(p. 21)
• E. Use independent tests(p. 21)
• F. Consult a forensic expert(p. 21)
• Chapter 3 The Packaging Expert(p. 23)
• Chapter 4 Packaging and Product Liability(p. 25)
• 4.1 The Trend Toward Lessening the Product Liability Burden on Industry(p. 25)
• A. The trend as it affects packaging(p. 25)
• B. Warnings(p. 26)
• 4.2 The State of Product Liability Law in the U.S. Today(p. 26)
• A. Safety packaging(p. 27)
• B. The Tylenol litigation(p. 27)
• C. Foreseeability(p. 27)
• D. Proving foreseeability(p. 28)
• E. Prior notice of similar misuse(p. 28)
• F. Feasibility of alternative packaging(p. 30)
• 4.3 Avoiding Litigation(p. 31)
• A. The manufacturer as expert(p. 31)
• B. Reliance on industry standards(p. 31)
• 4.4 Conclusion(p. 32)
• Notes(p. 32)
• Chapter 5 Using Packaging Experts at Trial In the Post Daubert Era(p. 35)
• 5.1 Introduction(p. 35)
• 5.2 Infant versus Distributor of Apple Juice(p. 36)
• 5.3 Defendant's Packaging Expert and His Impressive Defense of the Product(p. 36)
• 5.4 Plaintiff Retains an Expert(p. 37)
• 5.5 Defendants Make a Daubert Motion to Preclude Plaintiffs' Expert and Have the Court Thereafter Enter Summary Judgment(p. 38)
• A. Defendants request a Daubert evidentiary hearing(p. 38)
• B. Procedure(p. 39)
• C. Defendant's objections(p. 39)
• D. Plaintiffs' response(p. 40)
• E. Hearing(p. 41)
• F. Ruling(p. 41)
• 5.6 Case Resolution(p. 41)
• Chapter 6 Product Hazard Communications(p. 43)
• 6.1 Introduction(p. 43)
• 6.2 Space and Location(p. 44)
• 6.3 Space Expansion(p. 45)
• 6.4 Basic Criteria(p. 46)
• 6.5 Conclusion(p. 49)
• Chapter 7 Ocular Injuries Caused by Institutional Food Packaging(p. 51)
• 7.1 Background(p. 51)
• 7.2 The Petition: (Key Paragraphs)(p. 52)
• 7.3 One of the Defendant's Answers (Among Many) to the Petition(p. 53)
• 7.4 Technical Background of Product Information for the Basis of Expert Testimony for the Case(p. 53)
• 7.5 Deposition Data(p. 60)
• 7.6 Searching Technical Literature(p. 68)
• 7.7 Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment(p. 71)
• 7.8 The Order of the Court on Whether a Partial Summary Judgment Was to be Granted(p. 71)
• 7.9 My Conclusions to This Case(p. 73)
• References(p. 74)
• Chapter 8 Blackburn v. Kitchen Chemical(p. 77)
• 8.1 Background and Case(p. 77)
• 8.2 Plaintiff's Claim(p. 77)
• 8.3 Plastic Containers(p. 77)
• 8.4 Testing and Inspection(p. 78)
• 8.5 Conclusion(p. 78)
• 8.6 Discussion(p. 79)
• Chapter 9 George v. MasterLab(p. 81)
• 9.1 Background and Case(p. 81)
• 9.2 Plaintiff's Claim(p. 81)
• 9.3 Plastic Container(p. 81)
• 9.4 Testing and Inspection(p. 82)
• 9.5 Conclusion(p. 82)
• 9.6 Discussion(p. 82)
• Chapter 10 The Case of the Careless Nurse(p. 85)
• 10.1 The Case of the Carless Nurse(p. 85)
• 10.2 The Inspiration(p. 86)
• 10.3 Astra's Answer(p. 87)
• 10.4 Settlement Talks(p. 87)
• 10.5 The Trial(p. 88)
• 10.6 Aggravated Circumstances(p. 88)
• 10.7 The Verdict: A Voice That Will Be Heard(p. 89)
• Chapter 11 When in Doubt, Blame the Box!(p. 91)
• 11.1 Introduction(p. 91)
• 11.2 Complaint from Client(p. 91)
• 11.3 History of Complaint(p. 92)
• 11.4 Components of Packages(p. 92)
• 11.5 Actual versus Potential Losses(p. 92)
• 11.6 Background of ECT versus Mullen(p. 93)
• 11.7 Factors that Contribute to Stacking Strength(p. 94)
• 11.8 Determining Requirements versus Specification(p. 94)
• 11.9 Results of Package Analysis(p. 95)
• 11.10 Examination of Customer Sites(p. 95)
• 11.11 Identification of Contributing Factors(p. 96)
• 11.12 History of Problems in the Corrugated Industry(p. 97)
• 11.13 Contributory Negligence(p. 97)
• 11.14 Tall Box's Response(p. 97)
• 11.15 Miles' Response(p. 98)
• 11.16 Corrective Action(p. 98)
• 11.17 Possible Additional Remedies(p. 99)
• 11.18 Advice to Purchasers of Packaging Materials(p. 99)
• 11.19 Settlement of Case(p. 99)
• 11.20 Summary(p. 99)
• 11.21 Epilogue(p. 100)
• Chapter 12 The Case of the Burning Man(p. 101)
• Chapter 13 The Case of the Deadly Corrugated Carton(p. 111)
• 13.1 Background(p. 111)
• 13.2 What Happened(p. 111)
• 13.3 The Investigation(p. 121)
• Chapter 14 Packaging Your Case for Success(p. 131)
• 14.1 Introduction(p. 131)
• 14.2 Prompt Investigation(p. 131)
• 14.3 Analyzing Potential Liability(p. 132)
• A. Identifying literature and resources(p. 133)
• B. Identifying expert witnesses(p. 134)
• 14.4 Proving Liability(p. 135)
• 14.5 Defenses(p. 136)
• A. Compliance with government regulations and industry standards(p. 136)
• B. Federal preemption(p. 137)
• C. Cost of remedial measures(p. 137)
• 1. Frequency and severity of accidents(p. 138)
• 2. Cost of safe packaging(p. 138)
• 14.6 Conclusion(p. 139)
• Chapter 15 The Case of the Dangerous Drain Master(p. 141)
• Chapter 16 A Shattered Bottle ... a Shattered Life(p. 155)
• 16.1 Introduction(p. 155)
• 16.2 Investigation(p. 161)
• 16.3 Complaint at Law(p. 162)
• 16.4 Discovery(p. 167)
• 16.5 Expert Evidence: The Expert(p. 168)
• 16.6 The Dailey Case(p. 171)
• 16.7 Deposition(p. 172)
• 16.8 Negotiations(p. 172)
• 16.9 Conclusion(p. 172)
• Chapter 17 The Case of the Stress Cracked Plastic Bottles: "B" v. "C" Company(p. 175)
• 17.1 Background and Case(p. 175)
• 17.2 Plaintiff's Claim(p. 175)
• 17.3 Plastic Containers(p. 175)
• 17.4 Testing and Inspection(p. 176)
• 17.5 Conclusion(p. 176)
• 17.6 Discussion(p. 176)
• Chapter 18 Santos v. Automotive Chemical(p. 183)
• 18.1 Background and Case(p. 183)
• 18.2 Plaintiff's Claim(p. 183)
• 18.3 Plastic Container(p. 183)
• 18.4 Testing and Inspection(p. 184)
• 18.5 Conclusion(p. 184)
• 18.6 Discussion(p. 184)
• Chapter 19 The Spray Paint Can That Burned Down a House(p. 187)
• Chapter 20 The Packaging Expert in Litigation(p. 191)
• Chapter 21 The Case of the Torn Beverage Carrier(p. 203)
• 21.1 Introduction(p. 203)
• 21.2 The Accident(p. 205)
• 21.3 General Comments on Beverage Carriers for Soft Drinks(p. 205)
• 21.4 Examination of the Bottle Carrier in Suit(p. 208)
• 21.5 Conclusions(p. 217)
• Chapter 22 A Billion Dollar Quality Control Problem(p. 219)
• Chapter 23 Distribution Packaging(p. 223)
• 23.1 Case 1: Pallets of Commercial Bags(p. 223)
• 23.2 Case 2: Construction Windows(p. 224)
• 23.3 Case 3: Palletized Sheet Steel(p. 226)
• 23.4 Case 4: Bags of Industrial Powder(p. 230)
• Chapter 24 Single Parcel Shipments by Ground and Air Carriers(p. 233)
• 24.1 Introduction(p. 233)
• 24.2 Parcel Shipping Environment(p. 233)
• A. Shipping orientation and drop heights(p. 234)
• B. Use of fragile and pictorial labels(p. 235)
• C. Use of shock-sensitive labels(p. 235)
• 24.3 Role of Pre-Shipment Testing(p. 235)
• 24.4 Package Functions(p. 237)
• 24.5 Distribution Packaging Test Methods for Parcel Shipments(p. 238)
• 24.6 Pictorial Markings(p. 240)
• 24.7 Precautionary Labeling(p. 240)
• 24.8 Conclusions(p. 241)
• References(p. 241)
• Chapter 25 Transport Packaging for Glass Table Tops(p. 243)
• 25.1 Overview of the Case(p. 243)
• A. Summary of events leading to litigation(p. 243)
• B. Expert witness retained(p. 243)
• 25.2 The Investigation(p. 244)
• A. Initial information(p. 244)
• B. Packaging regulations(p. 244)
• C. National Motor Freight Classification(p. 244)
• D. Photos and freight bills(p. 245)
• E. Expert's conclusions(p. 245)
• 25.3 Interrogatories to the Expert(p. 246)
• 25.4 The Expert's Deposition(p. 247)
• 25.5 Conclusion of the Case(p. 247)
• 25.6 Observations Concerning the Case(p. 248)
• References(p. 248)
• Chapter 26 Case of Refused Payment for Product Delivery(p. 249)
• 26.1 Introduction(p. 249)
• 26.2 Selecting Expert Witnesses(p. 249)
• 26.3 Case in Description(p. 250)
• 26.4 Initial Meeting with Law Firm Principal(p. 251)
• A. Establishing confidence between expert witness and attorneys(p. 251)
• B. Definition of actions to be taken(p. 251)
• 26.5 Investigation Procedures(p. 251)
• A. Product characteristics and packaging requirements(p. 251)
• B. Handling requirements for bagged product(p. 252)
• C. Pallets and palletizing considerations(p. 252)
• D. Observation of defendant's pallet receiving and handling operations(p. 253)
• E. On-site observation of plaintiff's packaging operations(p. 254)
• 26.6 Data Collection Requirements(p. 255)
• A. Identifying needed records(p. 255)
• B. Review of plaintiff's production and shipment records(p. 255)
• C. Review of defendant's purchase records(p. 256)
• 26.7 Submission of reports(p. 256)
• 26.8 Conclusions(p. 257)
• Chapter 27 The Case of the Blinding Staples(p. 259)
• Chapter 28 The Role of the Expert Witness(p. 271)
• 28.1 Qualifications(p. 271)
• 28.2 Serving the Needs of a Trial Attorney(p. 271)
• 28.3 Serving the Needs of the Court(p. 272)
• 28.4 Some Typical Cases(p. 273)
• A. Personal injury resulted from use of a hazardous material although package used complied with DOT regulations(p. 273)
• B. A wrong plastic gasket in a steel drum resulted in the spill of a regulated solvent(p. 273)
• C. Plaintiff was injured by a flash fire while a solvent was being used by another workman(p. 274)
• D. An improperly-made can resulted in considerable loss of a new product to a major manufacturer of consumer goods(p. 275)
• 28.5 Conclusion(p. 275)
• Chapter 29 Packaging Machinery Litigation Cases(p. 277)
• 29.1 Machine-Related Operator Inquiry(p. 277)
• 29.2 Description of the Case(p. 278)
• 29.3 Initial Attorney/Expert Contact(p. 281)
• 29.4 Inspection of the Accident Scene and the Equipment Involved(p. 282)
• 29.5 Final Report(p. 282)
• Chapter 30 The Case of the Defectively Packaged Pie Server(p. 295)
• 30.1 Accident Facts(p. 295)
• 30.2 The Product(p. 295)
• 30.3 General Theories of Liability(p. 296)
• 30.4 Expert Witnesses(p. 296)
• 30.5 Conclusion(p. 296)
• Chapter 31 The Case of the Exploding Bottle Cap(p. 297)
• About the Author(p. 301)
• About the Contributors(p. 303)
• Index(p. 313)