Forensic Failure Analysis · Expert Witness · Insurance & Subrogation · Design & Materials Consulting
Plastic Expert GroupWe Prove Why Plastics Fail.
We prove why plastics fail, predict how they will fail, and prescribe the fixes that prevent loss. Our scientists deliver court-ready root-cause findings for insurers, reinsurers, subrogation counsel, attorneys, and manufacturers, and help product teams engineer failure out before it happens, tested through an independent, accredited affiliate-lab network.
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2,000+
Client Matters
580+
Litigation-Related Projects
70+
Experts
20+
Years in Practice
Global
US, Europe & Asia-Pacific
Team backgrounds from Dow Chemical, DuPont, Bayer/Covestro, 3M, General Motors, IBM, and more.
Founded one of the largest plastics technical communities on LinkedIn.
58,000+ members across five groups since 2008.
As Seen on CBS 60 Minutes
Engage with Our Team of 70+ Globally Recognized Experts
We offer services in Analysis, Design, and Legal Consultation. Watch the CBS 60 Minutes interview with Dr. Duane Priddy Sr., Cofounder & CEO.
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Loss Categories We Resolve
When a polymer component fails, the question is always the same: what failed, why, and who is responsible. These are the loss categories our experts resolve for insurers, subrogation counsel, and litigators.
Who We Help
Why Insurers and Attorneys Choose Plastic Expert Group
Daubert-Aligned Testimony
Court-admissible methodology and expert reports built to survive a Daubert challenge.
Independent, Accredited Affiliate-Lab Network
Not a generalist lab: independent, A2LA-accredited (US) affiliate laboratories matched to each matter, which preserves independence.
We Help Shape the Standards
Active members of the ASTM committees for Plastics (D20), Plastic Piping Systems (F17), and AI in Manufacturing (F50).
Plastics Depth, Not Breadth
70+ experts in polymer science alone.
On multi-cause losses, our experts coordinate with structural, fire, and building-code specialists so the materials science holds up alongside every other discipline.
From First Call to Testimony
Confidential consult
Evidence preservation guidance
Accredited lab testing
Root-cause determination
Court-ready report
Deposition and trial testimony
Trusted By Nationally Recognized Industry Leaders
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by litigation teams and industry leaders across the country.
"One of my company's most well-established products failed during use and we were being threatened with a possible litigation. Plastic Expert Group proved that our product was not defective. I plan to continue to use Plastic Expert Group to solve all of my polymer analysis, plastic consulting, and plastic failure analysis needs."
Frank Webb
Paragon Sourcing
Product Liability Defense
"Plastic Expert Group's investigation report was thorough and clearly presented. I have used their expert witness services twice and plan to continue to use them whenever I have any matters involving the failure of plastic materials."
Roger Dreyer
Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora
Plastic Failure Litigation
"Plastic Expert Group's failure investigation clearly identified the defects in the product that injured my client. Their expert opinion report was meticulously prepared and their conclusions supported with excellent data and analysis. I plan to continue to use Plastic Expert Group for my cases involving defective plastic parts."
Tony Baratta
Baratta Russell Baratta
Personal Injury: Defective Plastic
A Global Forensic Network
Plastic Expert Group delivers forensic polymer and materials failure analysis worldwide, through our US team, our European office in Germany, and a network of independent, accredited affiliate laboratories across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and the Middle East.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Independent accredited labs across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and the Middle East
Plastic Expert Group: Common Questions
For Insurers & Subrogation
Pursuing Recovery on a Polymer Failure?
We document causation, timing, and responsible parties to an audit-proof standard, then defend it through deposition and trial.
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Need a Daubert-Aligned Plastics Expert?
Our experts have supported 580+ litigation-related projects across 30+ US States and 5 Countries for both plaintiffs and defendants, with court-admissible methodology.
Engage an Expert WitnessFor Manufacturers & Facility Owners
Failure in Production or in the Field?
Root-cause analysis, design review, and accredited testing for manufacturers, facility teams, and data-center operators.
Talk to an ExpertTell Us About Your Matter
Share what failed, when it happened, and what evidence you have. We will respond within one business day with next steps and whether sample preservation or laboratory analysis should happen first.
Fast Initial Review
No-cost initial assessment for attorneys, insurers, manufacturers, and property owners.
Daubert-Aligned Methodology
Independent, A2LA-accredited affiliate-lab testing built to survive a Daubert challenge.
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