THE PROBLEM:
White specks resembling dried paint droplets were observed on the exterior surfaces of automobiles parked in the same parking lot. MVA Scientific Consultants was asked to determine if the “white specks” were overspray from paint being applied in the vicinity of the cars.
A Look into the Forensics of MVA
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TV loves forensics. CSI. Dexter. NCIS. These shows regularly magnify small particles into farfetched plots. Duluth-based MVA Scientific Consultants, with its state of the art laboratories, is just as dedicated, minus the sensationalism…
MVA’s expertise has been used in a variety of cases ranging from matching particles from World Trade Center dust to identifying the origins of food contamination to proving where in the manufacturing process a fly was embedded in a medical bottle stopper. MVA…provided the only forensic evidence in one of Atlanta’s most well-known murder cases.
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Several high profile investigations have put MVA Scientific Consultants in the news and on the witness stand, while other projects that the microanalytical services company has undertaken have helped set new standards in health and environmental regulations.
Their detailed reports provide definitive answers to a wide range of questions about contamination, patent infringement, particulate analysis, and health risks, as well as solve mysteries and cold cases.
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THE PROBLEM:
A small pharmaceutical company had developed and marketed an AIDS test kit that contained patented technology. Their product was quickly followed by a similar product from a major international pharmaceutical conglomerate. Suspecting patent infringement, the small pharmaceutical company’s legal counsel enlisted the assistance of MVA Scientific Consultants. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
A major household products company faced a challenge from a rival company, claiming that its product was better at cleaning household dirt. Contesting this claim on the grounds that the dirt the rival company used was not representative of real household dirt, the company called MVA Scientific Consultants. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
Dust appearing on cars parked in a neighborhood was blamed on a nearby foundry, and the neighbors sued. The case centered on whether or not the dust originated from the foundry. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
Soil samples that were taken from the area under San Francisco’s famed Golden Gate Bridge showed high lead content. Leaded gasoline and rust proofing paint from the bridge were suspected as possible sources. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
An antiquities expert working with an insurance company needed assistance on a claims project involving contamination of precious art by World Trade Center (WTC) Dust — The designation for the particulate matter resulting from the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
A national corporation was involved in litigation over allegations that they were using asbestos in the manufacture of hair dryers. continue reading…
THE PROBLEM:
A national restaurant chain received a complaint from a customer about an unidentified green material found on a piece of bread used in a top selling menu item. To adequately address the complaint, the restaurant needed to identify the green material and determine if their product had been tampered with or if the issue was the result of problems with preparation, packaging, or processing.
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