Cost Audits
As part of our cost auditing services, we assess the reasonableness and necessity of investigation and cleanup expenses. We evaluate whether the releases of hazardous substances were sudden and accidental or expected and intentional and provide categorization of past and estimated future costs as investigation (defense), cleanup (indemnity), or other non-covered costs based on regulatory requirements. We also estimate future costs in order to support insurers with forecasting reserves and to inform potential cash-out settlement of claims.
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Projects
Project Experience
Metal Recycling Facility
Interpretation of aerial photographs was used to identify historical activities, potential on- and...
Identifying and Documenting Excessive Fees
An insurance company responsible for a cleanup effort lasting more than 6 years at an annual cost of...
Wood-Treating Facility
Farallon provided Expert Opinion, including an Expert Report and Rebuttal Report, for litigation...
Expertise
Meet Our Team
Emerald J. Erickson-Mulanax
Senior Geologist
Emerald has more than 12 years of environmental consulting experience, and conducts services for clients in Washington and Oregon that include soil, air, and groundwater monitoring and site assessments. She also...
Mark Havighorst
Principal Engineer
Mark has 20 years of experience providing consulting services for projects involving property acquisition, cleanup, redevelopment, and compliance. He has worked with clients in wood products, high-tech,...
Clifford T. Schmitt
Principal Hydrogeologist, Cofounder
Cliff is a licensed geologist and hydrogeologist in Washington and California. He has 35 years of experience in investigation and cleanup project management
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