EXPERT WITNESS AND LITIGATION SERVICES

NCHERM’s experts represent leadership in the field of higher education through professional associations, as practitioners and as consultants.  We are frequently called upon to serve as expert witnesses and litigation strategists in state and federal cases, government investigations, and internal investigations.  Examples of our recent work include:

• Filed Brief as Amicus Curiae for AICUP, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania (www.aicup.org), in the case of Lacey v. Widener University.  This brief was instrumental in the judge's recent summary judgment order dismissing this wrongful death and negligent security lawsuit. 
  • Click here for an article describing the crime that led to this litigation
  • Click here for NCHERM's Amicus brief in this case

 

• Defense expert to West Virginia Wesleyan University in a campus security and premises liability negligence action for a student sexual assault; Settled with plaintiff. 

• Defense expert to private liberal arts college in Iowa in a premises liability negligence action against the college and the president is his personal capacity; Ongoing.

• Defense expert to a New Jersey school district in a school security and negligence action; Ongoing.

• Expert witness to a plaintiff suing a Pennsylvania school district in a Title IX sexual assault/harassment and retaliation action. Ongoing.

• Plaintiff's expert witness in John Doe et. al. v. Sewanee, the University of the South in a student discipline, due process and negligence action.  Ongoing.

• Plaintiff's expert witness in Padiyar v. AECOM, Inc., an appeal of a student discipline expulsion and allegation of sexual orientation discrimination.  Case dismissed on procedural grounds.

• Defense expert to Chi Psi Fraternity in Lanahan v. Chi Psi Inc., a wrongful death, hazing and alcohol action.  Settled with plaintiffs.

• Plaintiff's expert witness in Candace Minear v. Sigma Kappa Sorority, Inc., Sigma Kappa Sorority Delta Upsilon Chapter, Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation, Inc., a negligence action for injuries resulting from a sorority initiation. Settled with plaintiff.

• Defense team in the US Department of Education and US Department of Justice Clery Act investigations of La Salle University.  No fine levied.

• Defense team member in an NCAA investigation of a Division I Program.

NCHERM has assisted clients with issues of:

• Anticipation of Litigation
• Litigation Strategies
• Litigation Support
• Settlement Negotiations
• Media/Public Relations
• Standard of Care/Duty of Care Opinions/Affidavits
• Expert Reports
• Depositions
• Trial Testimony
• Amicus Curiae Briefs
• Brief Preparation/Research

Our breadth and depth of expertise help you put your best foot forward in court. Our involvement in cases helps to bring them to quick resolution.  NCHERM consultants have served as experts in cases involving:

• Campus Security
• Campus Conduct Codes/Due Process
• Wrongful Death
• Negligence
• Premises Liability
• Sexual Harassment
• Title IX
• Clery Act
• Hazing
• Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
• Drug/Alcohol Overdose
• Discrimination Claims
• Sexual Assault
• NCAA Violations
• 42 USC §1983 Actions

Let us put our credibility and expertise behind you. Contact us for details.

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