Expert Litigation Support

At Plastic Pipeline Integrity, LLC, we provide premier litigation consulting and expert witness services in cases involving plastic and composite piping systems. With decades of industry experience, our experts have played pivotal roles in high-profile legal disputes, failure analysis investigations, and forensic evaluations of pipeline failures.

Unmatched Expertise in Legal & Technical Analysis

Our team, including Dr. Thomas Walsh and Peter A. Lauzon, brings extensive engineering, materials science, and forensic analysis expertise to litigation cases. With backgrounds in polymer failure analysis, product development, and regulatory compliance, we offer authoritative insights that help attorneys, insurers, and corporations navigate complex disputes.

Litigation & Arbitration Experience

Our experts have testified in depositions, trials, and arbitrations across the U.S. and internationally, covering a wide range of failure scenarios, including:

✅ Defective Pipe & Fitting Failures – HDPE, PVC, CPVC, PEX, PP, and composite materials
✅ Pipeline Ruptures & Joint Failures – Oil & gas, gas distribution, fire suppression systems,
hot and cold water systems, industrial and municipal water and sewer systems
✅ Manufacturing & Installation Defects – Quality control issues, improper fusion,
contamination
✅ Product Liability & Warranty Disputes – Multi-million-dollar claims in industrial, oil and
gas, and gas distribution applications
✅ Material Performance Assessments – Evaluating pipe durability, permeation, aging, and
service life.
✅ Root Cause Failure Analysis – Determining liability and mitigating future risks

Proven Track Record in High-Stakes Cases

Our litigation support has been instrumental in cases involving:

✔ Major energy corporations, utilities, and manufacturers facing product liability
claims
✔ Municipal water authorities and infrastructure developers dealing with pipe failures
✔ Class action lawsuits related to defective piping systems and environmental impact
✔ Contractors and insurers requiring expert assessments on material integrity

From expert reports and courtroom testimony to failure investigations and compliance reviews, our team provides the clarity and credibility needed for successful case resolutions.