Nellie Gail Ranch HOA (Laguna Hills, CA)
Client Type
Homeowners Association
Scope of Work
- Certified Playground Safety Inspection (CPSI)
- ASTM & CPSC Compliance Evaluation
- Engineered Wood Fiber Surfacing Assessment
- Maintenance Recommendations
Project Summary
Conducted a comprehensive playground inspection evaluating equipment condition, protective surfacing, use zones, and maintenance practices. Recommendations prioritized corrective actions to improve safety, reduce liability exposure, and support ongoing maintenance planning.
The Paseo (Pasadena, CA)
Client Type
Mixed-Use Development
Scope of Work
- Post-Installation Playground Inspection
- ASTM Playground Equipment Evaluation
- Protective Surfacing Assessment
- Construction Acceptance Review
Project Summary
Performed an independent post-installation playground inspection to evaluate equipment installation, protective surfacing, and compliance with applicable ASTM playground safety standards prior to project acceptance. Findings helped verify installation quality and identify items requiring correction before public use.
Playground Ladder Injury (Hempstead, NY)
Client Type
Plaintiff Law Firm
Scope of Work
- Playground Injury Expert Witness
- ASTM & CPSC Standards Analysis
- Deposition & Document Review
- Expert Affidavit Preparation
Project Summary
Retained to evaluate a serious playground injury involving a horizontal ladder (monkey bars) at a municipal park. Reviewed deposition testimony, maintenance records, purchase orders, inspection documents, photographs, and applicable ASTM and CPSC standards. Prepared a sworn expert affidavit addressing protective surfacing compliance, maintenance practices, inspection deficiencies, standard of care, and causation to assist counsel in ongoing litigation.
Playground Swing Injury (Bend, OR)
Client Type
Plaintiff Law Firm
Scope of Work
- Preliminary Expert Case Review
- CPSC Playground Safety Analysis
- ASTM & Manufacturer Compliance Evaluation
- Hazard & Causation Assessment
Project Summary
Performed an independent review of a reported playground swing injury. Evaluated available documentation against CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook guidance, manufacturer installation specifications, and accepted playground safety practices. Identified potential concerns and provided technical observations regarding foreseeable hazard conditions, injury mechanism, and standard-of-care for considerations for counsel's case evaluation.