“ Graphics for Damages Presentations: Putting the Pow into Ow ”
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“GRAPHICS FOR DAMAGES PRESENTATIONS: PUTTING THE POW
INTO OW”
PRESENTERS:
• James D. O’Connor Maslon Law Firm Minneapolis, MN• Michael Boucher
Trial Consulting Services, LLC Tampa, FL
American Bar Association
Forum on the Construction Industry2013 Mid Winter Meeting
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INTRODUCTION• Computer generated evidence (“CGE”) is
common today. • Animations and graphics are widely used in
every forum (mediation, arbitration, trial). • CGE can be an effective and persuasive way
to present what otherwise is simply a number crunching exercise: damages.
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PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
• Video camera overhead (Elmo).• Presentation Boards.• Interactive computer presentation; e.g. Trial
Director.• Tablets; e.g. Ipad.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Demonstrative vs. Substantive.• Foundation.• Authentication.• Hearsay.• Scientific Evidence: Frye and/or Daubert.
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TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Use the appropriate technique in the appropriate way.
• Identify failure points.• Redundancy – Redundancy.• Support personnel (in-house v. outsource).• Coordinate with the court and opposing
counsel.
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HYPOTHETICAL• 25-story commercial building. • 16 month construction period.• GC encounters delay caused by concrete
issues.• GC encounters delay caused by poorly
coordinated design documents.• Project is delivered 60 days late.• Owner, GC, and Subs all claim economic
damages.
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OWNER’S DAMAGES• The owner is claiming damages for loss
revenues, temporary housing on executed leases and additional financing charges.
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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OWNER’S DAMAGES
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• Contractor alleges that the delays are caused by poorly coordinated design documents.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
• HVAC subcontractor is claiming damages due to issues with drawings, inefficient stacking of trades and interrupted installation of system and duct work.
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES(AS DRAWN)
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES (AS BUILT)
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SUBCONTRACTOR’S DAMAGES
Additional LaborHours – Regular
427 $28.57 $12.199.39
Additional Labor Hours – Overtime(time and a half)
279 $42.86 $11,956.55
Additional Materials (Ducts)
350 $12.25 $4,287.50
Additional Materials(Wiring)
950 $2.85 $2,707.50
Additional Materials(Insulation)
57 $44.00 $2,508.00
Contractual Delay Penalty Per Month
2 $7,500.00 $15,000.00
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Challenging CGE
• Plan for a hearing in advance of the offer
• Know how the software works
• Concentrate the challenge on as many foundation elements as possible
• Hearsay
• Prejudice
• Frye/Daubert
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Conclusion & Questions