Calcoast has many years of experience in trial testimony, mediations and arbitration involving small claims to national class action cases.

Listed below is a sampling of expert services provided by D. Patrick Fairley (DPF), Antoine Y. Chamsi Ph.D. (AYC), and R. Haffner Ph.D. (RAH)




40. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. vs. Pacific Coast Chemicals
10/90 Arbitration
Bragg & Dziesinski - Kenneth L. Dziesinski

Spontaneous combustion of boiled linseed oil.


41. Rossmoor vs. Aervoe Pacific
10/90 Arbitration
Winningham Roberts - Roland Nichols

Slip and fall personal injury on traffic line marking and striping paint
- coefficient of friction testing.


42. Brochsteins vs. Whittaker Corp.
2/91 Deposition, 1/92 Deposition
Susman Godfrey - F. Eric Fryar

Performance properties of coatings formed from cellulose acetate butyrate
cross-linked with isocyanate used as clear finishes on various types of wood
veneers for interior furniture. Effects of ultra-violet light on the cured coating.


43. B. Angeli vs. City of San Francisco and New Pisa Partners
4/91 Deposition
City & County of San Francisco - Jim Woods

Slip and fall on a city sidewalk wheelchair access ramp. Coefficient of
friction testing.

44. Bradford Park H.O.A. vs. Weyerhaeuser et al.
4/91 Deposition
Law Offices of Haesloop & Kent - Adam C. Kent

Hardboard siding waterproofing failure. Buckling and warping of
hardboard exterior siding.


45. Suttee, Inc. vs. City of Long Beach
12/91 Deposition, 2/92 Deposition, 3/92 Deposition
Wize, Wiezorek, Timmons & Wise - Richard Dieffenbach

Analysis and testing of high build polyurethane elastomers/systems used
for corrosion protection of steel in sea water.

46. Carrasco, et. al. vs. Block 230 Associates, et. al.(Bode Gravel)
3/92 Deposition, 12/92 Arbitration
Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane - Jeffrey W. Allen

Personal injury due to the failure of a concrete pumping rubber / nylon reinforced
hose. Abrasion, erosion tensile rupture.

47. NCCUCC vs. A & B Painting West, Inc.
3/92 Deposition
Law Offices of Daniel F. Reidy - Daniel F. Reidy

Testimony related to hazardous waste disposal and designation of hazardous paint and coating product materials, storage, paint donation by painting industry.

48. P.T. Hutchins vs. 4901 East 12th Street Association
8/92 Deposition
Lerner & Veit - Kathryn Brown

Hazardous materials testing, sampling protocols, data interpretation, FTIR, X-ray Fluorescence, Atomic Absorption paint / adhesives and hydrocarbon solvent storage tank.

49. Skyline Homeowner's Association vs. Forest City, South Park
2/93 Deposition
Duke, Gerstel, Shearer & Breganty - David Pursiano

Damage to paint, coatings, fabrics due to inadequate air filtration. Ambient air sampling,
residue identification, damage factors.

50. S.B.M.A., Ltd. vs. Rudolph & Sletten, et al.
12/93 Arbitration
Severson & Werson - Loraine P. Eber

Sealant failure on EIFS panel / window system in San Francisco.

51. Kosich vs. Safeco
1/94 Deposition
Haims, Johnson, MacGowan & McInerney - Robert J. Frasetto

Volatile organic compounds in air and solid building materials outgassing,
analysis of concentration levels and toxicity. Personal injury complaint.


52. Lazaro vs. Nehalem Dredging, Inc. et al.
9/94 Deposition
Douglas & Kneisler - James Douglas

Material transfer from a submerged polyethylene based pipe onto a glass
reinforced polyester boat hull. Personal injury complaint.


53. Citation Northern vs. Briggs Industries, et al.
9/94 Mediation
Knecht, Haley, Lawrence & Smith - James D. Curran
McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen - Mr. Geoffrey L. Robinson

Early corrosion of porcelain enameled steel plumbing fixtures(lavatory) in
Northern California. Analysis of design, manufacturing process and materials leading
to failure. Statistical modeling and predictability of continuing failure.


54. Howe vs. Barratt, et al.
9/94 Deposition
Adams, Nye, Sinunu & Walker

Personal injury claim resulting from air borne contaminants in home ventilation system.


55. LaSalle vs. Al Cohen Construction, et al.
10/94 Deposition
Neal, Haushalter & O'Neill - John Haushalter

Determination of causes of discoloration of Spandrel Glass System in a high-rise
building in Southern California. Chemical analysis of gaskets, metallic coatings,
adhesives and opacifiers.


56. Alton vs. K & B and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
5/95 Mediation
Cooper, White & Cooper-Peter Sibley
Louisiana Pacific Corporation - Kit Keys

Failure of siding/coating/waterproofing due to moisture intrusion and mildew/fungal growth. Disfigurement of siding and structural deterioration.

Site inspection and evaluation of exterior siding, sealants and coatings. Examined installation and maintenance of siding. Evaluated workmanship relating to moisture diversion, Penetration and waterproofing failure. Performed chemical and physical analysis on siding, coatings and sealants. Participated in the design of a fungus resistant siding product and superior coating/waterproofing system.


57. Lake Merritt Plaza vs. Turner Construction Co., et al.
6/95 Deposition
Lempres & Wulfsberg - Stephen Cali

Testimony regarding polyurethane-epoxy sealant failure on a highrise
building in Oakland, California. Installation procedures, sealant joint design,
product integrity. Failure mechanism.


58. Gold Creek HOA vs. Stoneson, et al.
7/95 Deposition
Bjork, Lawrence, Poeschl & Kohn - Dorine R. Kohn

Paint on hardboard siding, contract and specification conformance, standard
of care in paint application.


59. Baywood Plaza Homeowners Association vs. Third Avenue Ltd, et al.
1/96 Mediation
Low, Ball & Lynch - David Blinn

Paint and waterproofing of a stucco and wood condominium building in
San Mateo, California.


60. Fillmore Center vs. Aire Sheet Metal, et al.
7/96 Mediation
Larson & Burnham - John Bevan

Evaluation of paint system on galvanized and ferrous metal components of hi-rise building in San Francisco, California.