Expert Review and Testimony: Warehouse Facility

Michelina’s founder, Jeno Paulucci, literally made food his life. From his early job as a fruit stand barker in the 1940s, Jeno created more than 50 enterprises worldwide, including the Chinese foods company Chun King, Wilderness pie fillings, and Jeno’s Pizza. Michelina’s Inc., is one of the world’s leading producers of frozen entrees and snacks.

CLIENT INFORMATION

PROJECT INFORMATION

OPPORTUNITY

Client required expert in contamination assessment and remediation to support a lawsuit/damages claim resulting from the release of chlorinated solvents at a warehouse site.

SOLUTION

  • Provide third-party review of ongoing assessment and remediation of trichloroethylene (TCE) solvent spill at former electrical component manufacturing facility for the land owner.
  • Represent owner at Florida Department of Environmental Protection meetings.
  • Provide expert witness testimony in court on contaminant source and future remediation needs.

SUCCESS

  • Expert services supported plaintiff’s claim and resulted in multi-million dollar lawsuit settlement for client.