The “Art” of Weather

Art Horn, Meteorologist
185 Pine street # 308
Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-6550 office
860-268-9139 cell
skychaserman@cox.net

ART HORN, METEOROLOGIST

I am a professional meteorologist with 25 years of television broadcast experience. One of the areas I work in is forensic meteorology. I have written about one hundred reports and testified in court about 10 times in the last 20 years. I write clear, plain language reports using historical weather data from a variety of sources. My resume can provide to you at your request.

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE

When I am brought into a case I recreate the weather conditions for a specific location using all available historical weather data. You will find that my weather reconstructions are in clear, understandable language. I can get you an opinion in a day or less and a full weather analysis report in 1 to 3 days.

The cost of my service is $200.00 per hour. There is no charge for phone consultations. Most written reports take about 3.0 to 4.0 hours. Once the work is completed I will send you a draft report for your inspection. In the event you need me to testify in court I will need a retainer to cover the estimated cost of any airfare and other travel expenses. If the court is in driving distance no retainer is needed.

Fee Scheduled

Billable time…Billable time will be considered any time related to a case. My hourly rate is $200.00. Drive time to a deposition or court testimony is billed at ½ my hourly rate. An invoice will be sent to your office when my final report is submitted. An additional invoice will be sent in the event of court testimony. Time in court is billed at $300.00 per hour.

Billable Expenses…Billable expenses include any out of pocket expenses. In the event air travel is required estimated expenses must be paid in advance through a retainer.

Cancellations…Cancellation of courtroom testimony with less than 24 hours notice will result in a billing of 1.5 hours of my hourly rate plus any expenses. All payments made related to travel may not be refunded in any case that is cancelled regardless of notice.

Cases I have worked on as an expert witness since 2001

66…December 2011, Nancy Rebollo vs. Saint Mary’s Hospital Inc. Attorney Dan Labrecque, Nuzzo and Roberts 203-250-2000. For the defendant Saint Mary’s Hospital. Gave opinion.

65…December 2011, Robert Belevich vs. Science Park Development Corporation et al. Attorney Pat Young 203-772-3740. For the plaintiff Robert Belevich. Wrote report.

64…December 2011, John Dilella vs. Park City Packaging Inc. Attorney Robert Brennan 203-389-7000. For the plaintiff John Dilella. Wrote report.

63…November 2011, Barbara Wolfer vs. Kohl’s Department Store. Attorney Robert Brennan 203-389-7000. For the plaintiff Barbara Wolfer. Wrote report.

62…November 2011, Mary Wilson vs. Stoney Brook, LLC. Attorney Taylor Norton 860-657-1012. For the defendant Stoney Brook, LLC. Wrote report.

61…September 2011, Debra Williams vs. Trusties of the George Beech Home Inc. Attorney Michael Levy 860-549-5152. For the plaintiff Debra Williams. Wrote report.

60…August 2011, Karen Cochran vs. James Coker and Sarah Coker. Attorney Ryan Scully, Nuzzo and Roberts 203-250-2000. For the defendants James Coker and Sarah Coker. Gave opinion.

59…July 2011, Madeline Ortiz vs. Manafort Brothers Inc. Attorney Ryan Scully, Nuzzo and Roberts 203-250-2000. For the defendant Manafort Brothers Inc. Gave opinion. Gave updated opinion on 8/19/11.

58…July 2011, Samual Jurgilewicz vs. Town of Cheshire and Cheshire Public Schools. Attorney Martha Triplett 203-269-1441. For the plaintiff Samual Jurgilewicz. Wrote report.

57…July 2011, Jeffrey Laude vs. Integrity Properties Inc, et al. Attorney Mark Balaban 860-346-5244. For the plaintiff Jeffrey Laude. Wrote report.

56…June 2011, Jennifer O’Donnell vs. Pumpkin Hill Marketplace. Attorney Scott Camassar 860-535-4040. For the plaintiff Jennifer O’Donnell. Gave opinion.

55…June 2011, Jessie Galloway vs. Ridgeview Condominium Association. Attorney Kelly Gaertner, Nuzzo and Roberts 203-435-3788. For the defendant Ridgeview Condominium Association. Gave opinion.

54…May 2011, Kuei vs. Gallup Hill Condominium Association, Inc and Allied Snowplowing, Removal and Sanding services Corp. Attorney Scott Camassar 860-535-4040. For the plaintiff Kuei. Wrote report.

53…May 2011, Patrick Hricz vs. Connecticut Post Mall & Cherry Hill Construction. Attorney Nicole Chomiak, Nuzzo and Roberts 203-435-3788. For the defendant Connecticut Post Mall & Cherry Hill Construction. Wrote report.

52…April 2011, Christina Mahner vs. Maytag Laundromat, et al. Attorney James Miron, Trantolo and Trantolo 203-753-4100. For the plaintiff Christina Mahner. Wrote report.

51...April 2011, Mari Jean vs. Willard Street Associates, LLC and Housing Consultants, LLC. Attorney Robert Kor 860-521-2806. For the plaintiff Mari Jean. Wrote report.

50…March 2011, Malcolm Tabackman vs. McDonald’s Corporation. Attorney Robert Reger, Rolnick and Reger 203-248-5444. For the plaintiff Malcolm Tabackman. Wrote report.

49…March 2011, George Fewell vs. Owners of Rest Stop on I-95 Stamford CT. Attorney Michael Stratton 203-624-9500. For the plaintiff George Fewell. Wrote report.

48…March 2011, Crowley vs. Costa, et al. Attorney Wynne Bohonnon, Bohonnon Law Fir, LLC 203-787-2151. For the defendant Costa, et al. Wrote report. Wrote amended report on 7/6/11. Case ongoing as of 1/16/12.

47…February 2011, Lorraine Dillon vs. Plaza Enterprises LLC. Attorney Eric Land, Embry and Neusner 860-449-0241. For the plaintiff Lorraine Dillon. Wrote report.

46…February 2011, Jessie Galloway vs. Ridgeview Condominium Asscociation. Attorney Angie Iaonnou, Nuzzo and Roberts L.L.C. 203-435-3788. For the defendant Ridgeview Condominium Association. Phone consultation, no report.

45…February 2011, Paul Holden vs. General Woodcraft. Attorney Eric Land, Embry and Neusner 860-449-0241. For the plaintiff Paul Holden. Wrote report.

44…January 2011, Diane Manning vs. O’Neil Cinemas. Attorney Scott D. Camassar, the law firm of attorney Stephan M. Reck 860-535-4040. For the plaintiff Diane Manning. Phone consultation, no report.

43…January 2011, Josephine Harrison vs. Hillside Condominium Association. Attorney Cesar L. Sousa, Fitzpatrick, Mariano and Santos, 203-729-4555. For the plaintiff Josephine Harrison. Wrote report.

42…December 2010, Vaughn vs. Macy’s Corporate Services et. al. Attorney Ryan Scully, Nuzzo and Roberts. L.L.C. 203-250-2000. For tor the defendant Macy’s Corporate Services et al. Phone consultation, no report yet.

41…November 2010, Sarah J. Collins vs. Tabacco Plowing LLC et al. Attorney Stan R. Dombroski, Dombroski Hillis LLC. For the plaintiff Sarah J. Collins. Wrote report.

40…October 2010, Joseph Fanaras vs. Thomas Santos. Attorney Stuart M. Holber 978-372-1171. For the plaintiff Joseph Fanaras. Wrote report. Testified in court on 11/7/11.

39…October 2010, Marquis Santiago vs. McDonald’s Corporation. Attorney Mony Yin, Law Offices of Jack V. Genovese 860-652-4807. For the plaintiff Marquis Santiago. Wrote report.

38…October 2010, Melissa Maloney vs. Lucilia LaVoie, Cinthia A. Livermore and Susan L. LaVoie. Attorney Judd Peskin, Peskin, Courchesne and Allen, P.C. 413-734-1002. For the plaintiff Melissa Maloney. Wrote report.

37…July 2010, Williams, Jasmine vs. Bliss Hospitality, LLC. Attorney Cynthia J. Coccomo, Law Offices of Cynthia A. Jaworski 860-513-6410. For the defendant Pool and Water People of Connecticut Inc. Wrote report.

36…July 2010, Loraine Clark vs. Blake Street Center Associates. Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr, The Bartinik Law Firm, PC 860-445-8521. For the plaintiff Loraine Clark. Wrote report.

35...June 2010, Jordan Russel vs. Hebron Country Manor, et al. Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. The Bartinik Law Firm, P.C. 860-445-8512. For the plaintiff Jordan Russel. Wrote report.

34…June 2010, Alday vs. Villarba, Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. The Bartinik Law Firm, P.C. 860-445-8512. For the plaintiff Alday. Wrote report.

33…June 2010, Amy Ganolli vs. Leslie Johnson Jr. and Penny Johnson. Attorney Scott D. Camassar, The Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck LLC 860-535-4040. For the plaintiff Amy Ganolli. Phone consultation.

32…June 2010, Khaled Ali vs. Klaridess Family Association. Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr, The Bartinik Law Firm, PC 860-445-8521. for the plaintiff Khaled Ali. Wrote report.

31…May 2010, Irene Soucey vs. Mercury Fuel Inc. Attorney Carlos A. Santos, Fitzpatrick, Mariano and Santos, 203-729-4555. For the plaintiff Irene Soucey. Wrote report.

30…January 2010, Judith Vanacore vs. W and W Properties and Demir’s Restaurant. Attorney Stephen R. Bellis, The Pellegrino Law Firm 203-787-2225. For the Plaintiff Judith Vanacore. Wrote report.

29…November 2009, Raymond E. Koonce vs. Squire One Rental Apartments. Attorney Michael V. Sage, Suisman and Shapiro Attorneys at Law 860-442-4416. For the plaintiff Raymond E. Koonce. Wrote report.

28…November 2009, Marie Yannocone vs. SK Management, et al. Attorney Christine S. Synodi 860-447-320. For the plaintiff Marie Yannocone. Phone consultation.

27…January 2009, Diamantino Oliveira vs. Nichols Reality, LLC, et al. Attorney Carlos Santos, Fitzpatrick, Mariano and Santos, P.C. 203-729-4555. For the plaintiff Diamantino Oliveria. Wrote report.

26…September 2008, Dobson vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al. Attorney Christina M. Lopez, Shipman and Goodman 860-251-5000. For the plaintiff Dobson. Wrote report. Settled.

25…July 2008, JoAnn Chaves vs. Exxon Mobil Corporation. Attorney Robert R. Simpson, Shipman and Goodman 860-251-5000. For the defendant Exxon Mobil Corporation. Wrote report.

24…February 2007, Steve Williams, et al vs. Robert Levine and City of New Haven, et al. Attorney Adele R. Jacobs 203-332-770. For the plaintiff Steve Williams , et al. Wrote report.

23…February 2007, Cheryl Ramos vs. DDL Enterprises Inc. et al. Attorney Cesar L. Sousa, Fitzpatrick, Mariano and Santos, P.C. 203-729-4555. For the plaintiff Cheryl Ramos. Wrote report.

22…December 2006, Annette Santini vs. Owen P. Eagan, et al. Attorney Steven R. Dembo, Berman, Bourns, Aaron and Dembo, LLC. 860-232-4471. For the plaintiff Annette Santini. Wrote report.

21…April 2006, Mrs. Corrine Parker vs. City of West Haven. Attorney Bernadette M. Keyes, Keyes, Looney and Murphy 203-488-5113. For the plaintiff Mrs. Corrine Parker. Wrote report.

20…October 2003, Kristi Gruhn vs. Rose Hill Estates et al. Attorney Leonard B. Bren 860-257-1000. For the plaintiff Kristi Gruhn. Wrote report.

19…April 2003, Florence Volonino vs. Naugatuck Housing Authority. Attorney Adam F. Aquarulo, Milano and Wanat LLC 203-315-7000.  For the defendant The Naugatuck Housing Authority. Phone consultation.

18…April 2003, Armado Caterino vs. Merilyn Kearney. Attorney James E. Kernan, Kernan and Henry LLP 203-756-8961. The defendant Merilyn Kearney. Wrote report.

17…March 2003, Mary Ann Johnson et al. vs. Paul Cesana. AnnMarie Cienava Rocco, Poliner, Poliner, Antin and Cienava Rocco, P.C. 860-346-8691. For the plaintiffs Mary Ann Johnson and Arthur W. Johnson. Wrote report.

16…December 2002, DeVito vs. R.R. Westbrook, Inc. Attorney Dale Faulkner, Faulkner and Boyce, P.C 860-443-6428. For the plaintiff Mrs. DeVito. Wrote report.

15…January 2002, Phillip R. Ronczka Jr. vs. Evergreen Nursery Inc. Attorney Alexandria Bufford, Howd and Ludorf 860-249-1361. For the defendant, Evergreen Nursery Inc. Wrote report.

14…November 2001, Shoreline Care Limited Partnership vs. Jansen and Rogan consulting Engineers, P.C. and the Weitz Company. Attorney Larry Paelet, Milano and Wanat LLC 203-315-7000. The defendant The Weitz Company. Wrote report and testified in court.

13…November 2001, Babsie Broom vs. Unknown defendant. Attorney Steven P. Bertucio, The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone and Morelli, 860-231-1800. For the plaintiff Babsie Broom. Wrote report.

12…November 2001, State of Connecticut vs. Marco Camacho. Attorney Anne DiCostanzo. Gave verbal consultation in person and testified in court 11/15/01 in New Britain Superior Court.

11…October 2001, Patrissi Landscaping vs. Ellington Road Associates. Attorney Glenn T. Turk 860-563-6088. For the defendant Patrissi Landscaping. No report but did testify in court.

10…October 2001…Nancy Dahlstrom vs. Kalmar Reality Associates, et al. Attorney Tracy M. Collins, Waller, Smith and Palmer, P.C. 860-442-0367. For the plaintiff Nancy Dahlstrom. Wrote report.

9…August 2001, Phyllis M. Bissette vs. Oak Forest Condominium Association, Inc. Attorney Daniel C. DeMerchant, Howd and Ludorf 860-249-1361. For the defendant Oak Forest Condominium Association. Wrote report.

8…August 2001, John Combs vs. Laurel Realty. Attorney David M. Fabricant 860-442-0321. For the plaintiff John Combs. Wrote report.

7…May 2001, Lourdes Rivera vs. Unknown defendant. Attorney Stephen P. Bertucio, Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone 860-223-1985. For the plaintiff, Lourdes Rivera. Wrote report.

6…May 2001, Evelyn Bender vs. Leo Zygelman. Attorney Irene P. Jacobs, Jacobs and Jacobs 203-777-2300. For the plaintiff Evelyn Bender. Wrote report.

5...April 2001, Lucretia Peteros vs. Rosewood apartment LLC. Attorney Robert Kor 860-521-2806. For the plaintiff Lucretia Peteros. Wrote report.

4…April 2001, Bowers vs. Simsbury Medical Associates. Attorney Steven R. Dembo, Berman, Bourns, Aaron and Dembo, LLC 860-232-4471. For the plaintiff Bowers. Wrote report.

3…March 2001, Laurie-Ann Jones vs. American Savings Bank. Attorney Steven R. Dembo, Berman, Bourns, Aaron and Dembo, LLC. For the plaintiff Laurie-Ann Jones. Wrote report.

2…February 2001, Estate of Daniel Trudeau vs. Florida Express Freightways, Inc and Audo Guillermo Sanchez. Attorney Jeffrey A. Mowers, Pyszka, Blackmon, Levy and Mowers P.A. 305-512-3737. For the defendants. Wrote report.

1…January 2001, Barbara Alberghini vs. Stamm Construction Company. Attorney Jeanie E. Taft, Halloran and Sage 860-522-6103. For the defendant Stamm Construction Company. Phone consultation.