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HVAC Expert Experience

• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed energy saving potential of control system modifications and provided deposition as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Economic loss due to breach of performance contract for building automation system serving a major airline.
  Result: Withdrawn
• For Defendant
  Reviewed cooling tower design for conformance with good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Personal injury due to fall from piping adjoining cooling tower.
  Result: Defendant dismissed
• For Respondent
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practice and testified in arbitration proceedings as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate HVAC system design for Church.
  Result: Arbitration finding in favor of Respondent
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate HVAC system design for Laboratory.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practice and provided deposition as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate HVAC design for Retail Store.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed cooling tower performance for high rise office building and testified in court proceeding as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Cooling tower noise levels exceed Code in office building courtyard.
  Result: Court finding in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed hot water heater design and operation for conformance with good practice.
  Claim: Excessive hot water heater operation caused scalding in residential apartment.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Claimant
  Reviewed smoke purge system operation for conformance with New York City Code and testified in mediation proceedingas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Smoke purge system would not provide required air changes in high rise office building.
  Result: Settled following private mediation
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed walk-in freezer design for conformance with good practice.
  Claim: Excessive condensation caused hazardous floor surface outside walk-in freezer in kitchen.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed Special Procedures Suite air conditioning system designas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper air conditioning system design and control in hospital.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Respondent
  Reviewed restaurant equipment to determine reasonable utility costs.
  Claim: Landlord charges for utilities supplied to restaurant were excessive.
  Result: Settled in favor of Respondent
• For Defendant
  Reviewed sprinkler design & HVAC design for conformance with good practice & Codeas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate heating caused sprinkler piping to freeze in retail store ceiling.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed plumbing piping for conformance with good practice and Code and testified in State Court of New Jersey.
  Claim: Improper installation of shock arrestor caused failure and flooding in large retail store.
  Result: Jury finding in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed selection of air conditioning units and drain piping for adequacy and conformance with good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequately designed drain piping caused water damage to apartment floors and furnishings at 100 United Nations Plaza.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Claimant
  Reviewed electrical switchgear design capacity for conformance with good practice and standards and testified in mediation proceedings.
  Claim: Inadequately sized switchgear serving retail/office building resulted in substantial increased cost for correction.
  Result: Settled following private mediation
• For Claimant
  Reviewed air conditioning equipment selection for conformance with good practice and standards and testified in arbitration proceedingsas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequately designed air conditioning equipment resulted in poor performance and premature failures.
  Result: Arbitration finding in favor of Claimant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed design of high pressure steam heat exchanger for adequacy and conformance with good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate design and manufacture caused malfunctions and economic losses to central heating plant and greenhouse plants.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system design and installation for adequacy and conformance with recognized standards and professional practice and testified in arbitration proceedingsas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequately designed heating and air conditioning systems resulting in poor performance in corporate offices.
  Result: Arbitration finding in favor of Defendant
• For Claimant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practice and testified in arbitration proceedingsas HVAC expert.
  Claim: HVAC design for residence resulted in inadequate cooling.
  Result: Arbitration finding in favor of Claimant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed gas piping installation in stairwell for conformance with Code.
  Claim: Violation of Building Code in pre-war residential building.
  Result: Violation dismissed
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate HVAC system design for cooling water system in corporate offices.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed plumbing design for conformance with good practice.
  Claim: Improper plumbing renovation caused water damage due to failure of check valve.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed air conditioning equipment installation piping and controlsfor proper design as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequately designed air conditioning system resulted in freezeup and premature failure in residential apartment.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed proposed HVAC design for conformance with good practice as HVAC expert
  Claim: Inadequate and inappropriate design of HVAC system and related fire protection for residential apartment.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed sprinkler system design and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Inadequately designed dry sprinkler system resulted in freezeup and related property damage in warehouse.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed site lighting in parking area for adequacy and conformance with good practice
  Claim: Inadequate lighting resulted in pedestrian accident and injury.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed sprinkler system design and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Inadequately maintained dry pipe sprinkler system resulted in freeze-up and related property damage in warehouse.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant, following deposition
• For Defendant
  Reviewed cooling tower design and installation for conformance with Code, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improperly designed cooling tower installation permitting water vapor discharge to enter balcony and apartment in residential building.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff - cooling tower relocated to roof
• For Defendant
  Reviewed hot water heater design and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Improperly designed hot water heater permitted carbon monoxide to enter office areas and affect occupants' health in corporate office building.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed New York City high rise residential exhaust system design, installation and performance for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improperly installed toilet exhaust system did not provide adequate ventilation for residential apartments.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed maintenance procedures for de-crystallizing an absorption chiller for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Negligently maintained and operated chiller serving hospital, resulting in personal injury to a repair mechanic.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed ventilation design for conformance with code, recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate toilet and kitchen exhaust system designs for high rise residential building in New York City.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate cooling for data center/server room serving ISO corporate headquarters in high rise office building.
  Result: Jury finding in favor of defendant, following deposition and testimony in New Jersey Federal Court
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate HVAC design caused failure of air conditioning unit piping and resulting water damage in corporate offices.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of packaged thru-wall air conditioning units resulted in infiltration of water from exterior into residential apartments.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed electrical construction for conformance with Code, recognized standards, and Engineer's design.
  Claim: Improper electrical design and construction resulted in unsatisfactory operation and reliability of printing equipment serving newspaper printing plant.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC, plumbing and electrical design for conformance with Code, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Improper mechanical and electrical design resulted in additional construction costs and unsatisfactory operation of ovens and related equipment serving food processing plant.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed sprinkler system design and installation for conformance with Code, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Inadequate design and improper construction resulted in sprinkler system freeze-ups, corrosion and additional construction costs in residential buildings.
  Result: Dismissed
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed sprinkler system design and installation for conformance with Code, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Improper operation and maintenance prevented sprinkler system from operating during a fire, resulting in loss of commercial property.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed plumbing and HVAC design and construction for conformance with Code, recognized standards, and Engineer's design.
  Claim: Whether or not HVAC contractor is entitled to payments for change orders and delay claims, for work performed prior to termination in laboratory building.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and installation for conformance with code, recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Design and installation failed to provide comfort and meet owner's criteria for a yoga studio.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed electrical installation and maintenance procedures for conformance with code, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Improper wiring and maintenance resulted in fire and personal injury in a residential building.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper installation resulted in unreliable HVAC system performance and operation in a loft apartment.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design required redesign and additional construction costs for a high-rise residential building.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with code, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design and construction resulted in unsatisfactory performance and operation for an industrial research and development laboratory.
  Result: Withdrawn
• For Defendant
  Reviewed gas easement design for impact on site development.
  Claim: Title Insurance Company failed to identify easement resulting in economic loss due to restrictions on commercial office and residential development.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design of standing column wells ground water heat pump system resulted in unsatisfactory performance and operation for a museum addition in Ithaca, NY.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design of central A/C unit access door led to trip & fall accident.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of HVAC system anti-siphon pressure vacuum breaker caused improper operation leading to failure and extensive water damage to telecom offices in NYC.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with ventilation codes and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Toilet and kitchen exhaust ductwork installations for high rise residential buildings do not conform to Code requirements.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design of standing column wells ground water heat pump system resulted in unsatisfactory performance and operation for a commercial development in Seaport.
  Result: Withdrawn
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed mechanical and electrical design documents for completeness, in accordance with contractual requirements, and recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design documents were not completed to the extent claimed for Qutar Convention Center.
  Result: Withdrawn
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design and/or construction prevented renovated air conditioning systems from providing continuous operation and comfort conditions in music school.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Personal injury due to fall from roof adjoining HVAC system at Mohegan Casino.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed structural design documents for provisions consistent with central plant HVAC design and shop drawing requirements and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Structural design insufficient to support HVAC system piping and equipment, including cooling tower and related components.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed plumbing water service condition and repairs for conformance with recognized industry standards and good practice in maintaining such piping.
  Claim: Improper installation, inspection and maintenance of domestic water service caused failure of pipe, leading to extensive water damage.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant following testimony in Brooklyn Civil Court
• For Mediation
  Acted as sole Mediator to review mechanical and electrical design development documents for completeness, in accordance with contractual requirements, and with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design development documents were not completed to the extent claimed or required by contract
  Result: Settled following private mediation
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design documents for public school addition and alterations were not properly completed resulting in construction delays and substantial additional construction costs.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper installation of HVAC piping and/or manufacturing caused braided flexible metal connection failure leading to extensive water damage to Microsoft corporate offices.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed fuel oil system design serving emergency generators for conformance with applicable codes, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper fuel oil system design and construction failed to conform with Code, contributing to structural failure and collapse of 7 World Trade Center.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed mechanical and electrical design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design build documents did not adequately define project scope, resulting in construction delays and substantial additional construction costs for a bus terminal.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed water filter installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Installation of water filter was improper and did not conform to manufacturer's recommendations, resulting in failure and extensive water damage to residence.
  Result: Dismissed in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper installation of HVAC piping and/or manufacturing caused dielectric coupling connection failure leading to extensive water damage to corporate offices.
  Result: Settled
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed electric cable installation for conformance with New York City Electrical Code and good construction practice.
  Claim: Improper cable installation caused ground fault, resulting in fire and loss of power.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system design and completed installation for Chiller Plant serving Columbia University's Havens Residential Towers, to determine whether portions of the work performed by contractor exceeded contract document requirements as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Contractor is entitled to payments for the additional work performed.
  Result: Dismissed
• For Defendant
  Reviewed condenser water system operation and maintenance for conformance with recognized standards for serving tenant HVAC equipment as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC construction and/or maintenance caused tenant's HVAC system economizer water coil to fail, leading to extensive water damage to corporate offices.
  Result: Judgment in favor of Defendant
• For Respondent
  Reviewed mechanical & electrical design drawings to evaluate degree of completion in relation to percentage of completion claimed by MEP design engineer and testified in arbitration proceedings.
  Claim: Fees billed by MEP design engineer were not paid since drawings prepared by engineer were not completed to the level billed in accordance with the terms of the engineer's contract.
  Result: Arbitration finding in favor of Claimant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed water filter construction and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Design and installation of water filter was improper, resulting in failure and extensive water damage to property.
  Result: Pending
• For Respondent
  Reviewed HVAC and electrical design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper mechanical & electrical design resulted in extensive change orders, delayed completion and improper operation of certain related systems
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC and electrical economic analysis and design of cogeneration plant for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper mechanical & electrical design resulted in failure to achieve the rated performance of the installed equipment and the energy savings predicted.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed domestic hot water system design and installation in high-rise residential condominium for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Design and installation failed to address sediment in water distribution system resulting in poor quality of potable water delivered to Millennium Towers in NYC.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed condenser water system design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate condenser water flow and/or cooling tower capacity prevent packaged air conditioning equipment serving retail store A/C units from operating properly.
  Result: Water system rebalancing resolved issues
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed fireplace design and construction for conformance with New York City Building Code and with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Improper design and construction of fireplace and related induced draft fan prevent proper operation and use of fireplace.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed residential kitchen hood and related electrical wiring damaged by fire, for conformance with New York City Building Code and with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Electrical wiring was deficient and was the cause of the resulting fire.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed mechanical and electrical plans and specifications for major new addition to existing medical center for conformance with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Scope of the schematic plans and specifications exceeded client's and Code requirements resulting in projected costs exceeding project budgeted cost estimates for Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defandent
  Reviewed heating and air conditioning equipment serving tenant, and related service contract requirements and performance, for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate service and preventive maintenance resulted in insufficient heat causing sprinkler pipe freeze-up and resulting flood in corporate offices.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed water cooled packaged heat pump selection and installation for conformance with Noise and Building Codes and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Heat pump selections and installation exceeded noise and building code limitations for quiet HVAC equipment.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed hot water heater installation and related electrical wiring for conformance with National Electrical Code and with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Electrical wiring and disconnect switch were deficient and were the cause of the resulting electrical shock and injury to a service repair technician.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC and sprinkler system designs and installations for conformance with Building Code, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: HVAC and sprinkler designs do not meet Code requirements and Offering Plan descriptions and specifications.
  Result: Settled in private mediation
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system designs and installations for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand the ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design resulted in failure to achieve the rated performance of the installed equipment, the inability to provide adequate comfort for residents in summer, and inadequate provisions for maintenance.
  Result: Pending
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system designs for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design resulted in failure to achieve the rated performance of the installed equipment and the inability to provide the desired temperature and relative humidity.
  Result: Settled in private mediation
• Cushman and Wakefield for 112 East 34th Street
  Reviewed HVAC system design for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand the ability to achieve rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design resulted in the failure of a new absorption chiller to achieve the rated performance and caused equipment failures to occur.
  Result: Modified steam supply to add a pressure reducing station
• Ritz Carlton Hotel, 50 Central Park South, NYC v. Millennium Partners
  Reviewed hot water and condenser water system designs for conformance with recognized standards and good practiceand ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate hot water (HW) flow and venting of system air prevents heating equipment serving highest floor residential units from operating properly; inadequate condenser water supply temperature limits cooling system performance.
  Result: Added automatic air vents to HW systems; condenser water system changes in progress
• Goulston and Storrs for Millennium Partners (Plaintiff) v. Four Seasons Hotel, Miami, FL
  Reviewed condition of HVAC and Building Management Systems to determine causes of deterioration and inability of systems to achieve rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Inadequate maintenance and preventive maintenance by Hotel, for mixed use high-rise hotel and residential building, caused systems to perform poorly or to fail prematurely.
  Result: Repairs and renovations to HVAC systems and BMS in progress
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Sewage ejector pump installation for private toilet was inappropriate design and provided inadequate controls and safety provisions resulting in failure and extensive water damage.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of HVAC system resulted in inadequate heating and cooling of commercial offices.
  Result: Settled
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC designs for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of HVAC systems for additions and alterations to Irvington Schools, NY resulted in additional constructions costs, delays in completion and inadequate performance.
  Result: Pending upon appeal
• For Defendant
  Reviewed condominium HVAC, plumbing and electrical designs and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: HVAC, plumbing and electrical designs and installations do not meet Code requirements and Offering Plan descriptions and specifications for 516 W. 19th Street, NYC.
  Result: Pending
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design documents for “Brownstone” alterations and addition were not in accordance with Code and user requirements resulting in construction delays and additional construction costs.
  Result: Pending
• For Defendant
  Reviewed residential kitchen electrical outlet installation and wiring for conformance with New York City Electrical Code and with recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Electrical wiring and installation was unsafe and not in accordance with Code causing electrical shock, resulting in burns and injuries to Plaintiff.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Defendant
  Reviewed condominium HVAC and sprinkler design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: HVAC and sprinkler designs and installations do not meet Code requirements and Offering Plan descriptions and specifications for 112 Central Park South, NYC.
  Result: Pending
• For Defendant
  Reviewed condominium HVAC design for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: HVAC designs and installations do not meet Code requirements, resulting in excessive negative pressure and high humidity.
  Result: Pending
• Related Management for Vento Condominiums, 250 East 53rd Street, NYC
  Reviewed condominium HVAC design for conformance with contract requirements, recognized standards and good practiceas HVAC expert.
  Claim: HVAC installation and operation does not conform to design & contract documents, resulting in excessive pressure and insufficient expansion control, leading to leaks & property damage.
  Result: Pending
• For Defendant
  Reviewed kitchen faucet selection and operation for potential cause of failure.
  Claim: Freezing conditions caused faucet to discharge uncontrolled water, resulting in extensive flooding and damage to personal property.
  Result: Settled in favor of Defendant
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system design and construction for conformance with recognized standards and good practice and the ability to achieve design conditions and required performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC installation resulted in condensate leaking from ceiling mounted AC units, inadequate access for maintenance and repairs, and other operational deficiencies.
  Result: Recommendations provided
• Empire State Building Co., 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118
  Reviewed 750 ton steam driven centrifugal chiller for cause of failure, and alternatives for repair or replacement as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Thrust bearing failure caused impeller damage and resulting refrigerant fire, leading to extensive damage to R-22 chiller. Repair or replacement of chiller with R-134a machine required.
  Result: Recommendations provided
• For Defendants
  Reviewed HVAC system design and construction for conformance with recognized standards and good practice and the ability to achieve design conditions and required performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design and installation resulted in inadequate performance of HVAC systems for Lexus Automobile dealership in Allentown, PA.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design and construction for new restaurant were not in accordance with user requirements resulting in inadequate cooling and inefficient operation.
  Result: Pending
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Mechanical and electrical design and construction for new restaurant were not in accordance with user requirements resulting in inadequate performance of the HVAC system.
  Result: Pending
• For Defendant
  Reviewed sprinkler fire suppression system design and construction for conformance with contract requirements, applicable codes, recognized standards and good practice.
  Claim: Sprinkler system design and installation were improperly preformed resulting in frozen piping and water damage during emergency generator operation following a power failure.
  Result: Settled in favor of Plaintiff
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC designs for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of HVAC systems for additions and alterations to Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY resulted in additional constructions costs and delays in completion
  Result: Settled in private mediation
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system designs and installations for conformance with recognized standards and good practice and the ability to achieve design conditions and rated performance as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper HVAC design resulted in failure of dual temperature piping system and fan-coil unit replacements at Penn South Cooperative Apartments to maintain proper temperatures in residential apartments and prevent surface condensation on piping during summer operation.
  Result: Pending private mediation
• For Defendant
  Reviewed HVAC design for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Improper design of HVAC system resulted in valve failure and water damage in retail store.
  Result: Pending
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed existing HVAC system to evaluate estimated remaining service life of existing equipment in accordance with recognized standards as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Evaluated existing HVAC system serving commercial office building to determine if remaining service life of equipment required replacement.
  Result: Pending private mediation
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed heating system renovation and installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Evaluated existing heating system installation serving residential apartment in commercial office building to determine cause of flood following partial renovations.
  Result: Pending trial
• For Plaintiff
  Reviewed HVAC system installation for conformance with recognized standards and good practice as HVAC expert.
  Claim: Evaluated new HVAC systems installation in 3-story private residence in Riverdale to determine if HVAC system design met professional standards of good practice, and causes of system's failure to provide adequate heating and air conditioning.
  Result: Pending private mediation