Black Powder Consultants is actively building its library of case files. The example below is an illustrative scenario that demonstrates how we approach different types of disputes. While the case is generic, it reflects the depth of our experience in managing multimillion-dollar projects, reviewing contracts and scopes of work, conducting site inspections, and delivering expert reports that withstand legal scrutiny. Our qualifications, licensure, and project management expertise ensure that we are fully capable of supporting cases like those outlined below.

Scenario:
A property owner faced litigation after an individual was injured in a fall within an ADA-designated parking area. The parking space and adjacent access aisle had not been constructed to meet required ADA slopes and grading standards, creating unsafe conditions that contributed to the incident.

Our Role:
Black Powder Consulting was engaged to perform an independent inspection of the parking lot. We conducted precise slope and elevation measurements, documented conditions with photographs, and compared the as-built construction to the approved site plans, ADA accessibility requirements, and applicable city codes.

Findings:
Our analysis confirmed that the ADA parking space and access aisle exceeded maximum allowable slope requirements. We also identified discrepancies between the approved architectural drawings and the installed conditions, demonstrating non-compliance with both ADA and local code.

Outcome:
We delivered a comprehensive expert report detailing the construction deficiencies, code violations, and safety hazards. The report provided the attorney with clear, defensible evidence that directly supported the legal argument, helping establish responsibility for the unsafe conditions.