Sampling & Testing Evidence in Environmental Disputes Expert Presentation

In this presentation Michael Klein, P.E., CHMM outlined the requirements of a sampling plan and Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures that must accompany sampling and/or testing of materials in environmental disputes.

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In this session at the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, experts and practitioners were asked to discuss the risks inherent in the scientific testing of products and materials at issue in toxic torts and other environmental litigation. The discussions included the potential pitfalls of generating erroneous and/or unfavorable results that may affect the admissibility of scientific evidence.

In his presentation, Mr. Klein outlined the requirements of a sampling plan and the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures that must accompany a product/materials sampling plan.

Presented at the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section 24th Annual Spring CLE Meeting April 10, 2015

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