• Pre-litigation investigations for mold or water damage.
• Mold DNA forensic evidence collection for water-impacted buildings.
• Chemical forensic evidence investigations for laboratory analysis and documentation.
• Expert witness testimony on the stand and depositions for trial cases.
• Opposing counsel contractor and consultant oversight.
• We can also refer you to experienced and highly-respected law firms we work with.

Our staff Environmental Scientist's Curriculum Vitae is available upon request for litigation and expert witness services by telephone contact.  Please call 847-344-0607.  For initial vetting purposes click this resume link.

A sampling strategy we use for litigation cases involving mold and water impact investigations is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) mold DNA analysis.  DNA analysis is often used in litigation projects when identification of genera and species of mold or bacteria is necessary to prove the presence of water impact species.  DNA analysis identified presence of toxigenic, pathogenic, immune-suppressive, and opportunist pathogen species is necessary for personal injury suits.  Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) is a DNA analysis of 36 fungal species that compares a panel of water-impact fungi (mold) to a panel of common mold found in homes.  Statistical analysis is performed and a number is assigned to each sample to indicate how moldy a sample area is.  We have found the species data to be the most valuable aspect of the analysis for occupancy determinations and litigation evidence.  Samples are collected using a dust collection apparatus in conjunction with a vacuum per the USEPA sampling method.  Sample results give more of a historical rather than an airborne or real-time perspective.  This is more of a CSI or forensic approach to water-impact investigations then bioaerosol or surface sampling alone.