Premises Liability Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of premises liability expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on premises liability and related issues. Premises liability expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these premises liability expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Premises Liability, Slip Trip & Fall, Ada, Building Codes, Construction Defects, Mold, Negligent Security, Use Of Force, Workplace Violence, Architecture, Building Inspection, Church Security, Construction, Deadly Force, and Hotel Security.
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Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM
Insurance Safety - 40 years in practice - 80P/20D
Decisive MGMT
Premises Liability, Risk Management
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Slips trips & falls, Fairs & theme parks, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement / zip lines, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation, Construction, Scaffolding, Lockout tagout, Arc flash, Retail, Excavation, Fall protection, Environmental
Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM. Workplace accidents, Premises, General Liability. Qualitative Risk Management (1985-date), P & C Insurance loss control (1989-date), Arkansas Insurance Department, Risk Management Division, 1985-1989.
In active expert practice since January 2017 with 32 retentions & 10 depositions (FEB 2025), work ratio is roughly 80/20, plaintiff to defendant. All reports are written to Federal guidelines using conclusion, basis and reason and are painstakingly researched, when needed. No work is done by others.
Zipline Safety - Association of Challenge Course Technology (member) & Professional Ropes Course Association (member), familiar with ANSI & ASTM application and changes on waiver language using Kuchta v. Opco.
OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2016 & OSHA compliance for boat manufacturer; experience in construction from general contractors to all subs. ASSE 25-year mem...
Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED
Premises Liability & Negligent Security Expert
Vittatoe Consulting, LLC
Security, Premises Liability
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Inadequate/Negligent Security, Hotel/Motel, Safety/Security, Security Procedures, commercial buildings, Crime Foreseeability, Assaults, Battery, Rape, Robbery, Murder, Parking Lot, Apartments, Violent Crime, Workplace Violence, Wrongful Death, OSHA, emergency/crisis, premises security liability
Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED, is the Principal/CEO at Vittatoe Consulting, LLC, independent security management and forensic consulting practice focused on providing clients security and loss prevention expertise to help protect their employees and customers.
With over 30 years of combined law enforcement and corporate safety, security, and loss prevention experience, we offer our clients direction and advice from our experience in both the public and private sectors.
After college, Vince worked for State Farm Insurance as an accounting supervisor before joining the Dallas Police Department in 1988, serving as a police officer and divisional defensive tactics instructor. Upon returning to the private sector, Vince entered the hospitality industry and gained operations experience as an Area Manager for Motel 6, responsible for twelve motels. Next, Vince moved to the corporate office of Accor North America as the Director-Safety & Security. Vince held safety, security, and los...
Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
Bradley T Cook, PE, MSE, CXLT
Kimley-Horn
Sarasota, Florida
Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering
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Auto Accident, Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Collision Analysis, Crash Data Retrieval, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Occupational Safety, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Slip Trip & Fall
Bradley is a Biomedical and Mechanical engineer with extensive experience in accident reconstruction. Bradley is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Michigan and Florida. He specializes in vehicular accident reconstruction and has investigated hundreds of vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, etc. The investigations have involved issues of nighttime visibility, downloading of crash data (black box data), reaction time, and blind spots. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical from Purdue University.
Bradley has co-authored a chapter in Forensic Human Factors and Ergonomics: Case Studies and Analysis and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Handbook of Human Factors & Ergonomics. He is also currently a committee member of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Technical Panel (STP) 2201: Engi...
KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
HOA and Condominium Community Association Expert
Homeowner Association Consulting
Odessa, Florida
Premises Liability, Management
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Manager, Property Management, Condominiums, Condo Association, Homeowners Association, maintenance, Board of Directors, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, Office Warehouse, Highrise, slip and fall, Florida Condo, HOA Expert Witness
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated homeowners, and board members by sharing strategies is my specialty. In-depth analysis into community association procedures and practices are part of my daily work.
HOA's and other types of Community Associtions ( common interest communities), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenegs often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case.
I am a retired law enforcement officer, military veteran, and an experie...
Paul F. Duffy
Group Nine Risk Consulting
Pensacola, Florida
Police Practices & Procedures
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Use of Force, Police Procedures, Officer Involved Shootings, Arrest Procedures, Security, Premises Liability, Negligent Security
Paul is a consultant with Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security / law enforcement training. Paul Joined Group Nine Risk Consulting following a successful military and federal law enforcement career that spanned over thirty years.
Paul was employed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for 24 years, retiring as the Sex Offender Investigations Coordinator in the Southern District of Georgia. Paul continues his service with the USMS as a part time contractor. Paul served as an Instructor at the USMS Training Division for thirteen years certified as an instructor in use of force, basic tactics, active shooter, less than lethal devices, and firearms. He is also a certified instructional systems design instructor and has created or revised training for various law enforcement agencies. He received certification as a 21st Century Anti-Biased Policing Instructor through the Department of Justice.
While with the USMS,...
Elizabeth J Dumbaugh, CPP
THG Consultants
Sarasota, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment Security, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Terrorism, Bars/Lounges/Nightclubs, Security Guards, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Violent Crimes, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence
Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, is a premises liability and security consultant and testifying expert for THG Consultants, a firm whose consultants have conducted more than 1400 forensic evaluations of premises located in 46 states as well as in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Columbia, South America and Istanbul, Turkey. Elizabeth consults regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, nightclubs, and convenience stores.
She is board-certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, where she serves on the ASIS Leadership and Management Practices Council providing global security best practices to ASIS members. She is a Crime Prevention Practitioner, a designation awarded by the Florida Attorney General’s ...
Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Florida
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
Frank A Finley, II, PSP
Physical Security Subject Matter Expert
Force Protect Security Consultants
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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workplace violence, healthcare security, physical security, church security, security design, resort security, manufacturing security, mental health security, veterans affairs
Frank is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 32 years of service, and founder of Force Protect Security Consultants. He is a physical security and risk mitigation subject matter expert with 30 years of experience, having assisted Federal, state, local, private sector officials, as well as facility owners and operators to enhance their physical security posture. He works with organizations to address their demanding security needs, translating vulnerabilities into compelling security and operations efficiencies. Along with two engineering degrees, Frank brings a laundry list of both government and commercial experience to the table, including Fort Knox Department of Public Works (DPW), Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Ford Motor Company, and General Electric. He is Anti- Terrorism Level III trained by the Department of Defense, CPTED trained by the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute (ICA Accredited), as well as certified by ASIS as a Physical Security Professio...
Clinton J. Ford, M. Sc. ACA, CGC, CIE, CMR, CRMI
Advanced Building Consultants
Alachua, Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Appraisal & Valuation, Arbitration/Mediation, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Environmental, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, OSHA, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Clinton J. Ford M.S… is the President and founder of Advanced Building Consultants. Having been in the industry for over 30 years, he is a recognized expert in all forms of Premise Liability (including Walkway Safety analysis & Tribometry), Construction, and Environmental issues. Ford’s exemplary casework displays his investigative prowess in a vast variety of claim topics. Using up-to-date technology combined with his elite knowledge of building codes, standards, and statutes, Ford is consistently able to present analysis and witnessing that can be described as nothing but expert. Ford’s additional services and certifications are displayed below:
Insurance:
ACA - All Lines Independent Claims Adjuster Florida
520 Licenses #087209 since 2004
Florida Unaffiliated General Lines Property & Casualty Insurance Agent
2-20 License #A087209 since 2011
National Flood Insurance Program Claims Adjuster – Cert. Number 30003330
Georgia Insurance Non-Resident Casualty & Property Adjuster #763839...
David M Gill
David M. Gill, WACH, CFSE, SLIP, TRIP & FALL
DMG Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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Walkway Audit, Slip Resistance, COF, DCOF, Coefficient of Friction, Tribometer - BOT 3000E, Warnings, Flooring Maintenance, ASTM, ANSI, NFSI, NFPA, ASSP, Painted Concrete, Coatings, Change in Elevation, Stairs, Ramps, Means of Egress, Pedestrian Walkway Safety
A qualified walkway auditor is an individual who has completed a nationally recognised training program that establishes knowledge, skills and understanding as evidenced by successful examination, testing and skill demonstration on the methods, measurement, analysis and recording of walkway surface traction data, and who has maintained their credentials to the satisfaction of the issuing organisation. A qualified Walkway Auditor should also be knowledgeable in proper flooring applications and maintenance techniques in order to be able to assess walkway surfaces and propose appropriate remediation if walkway surface COF values are inappropriate for the location or are different levels desired by the facility manager or responsible person. I have received the following certifications: 1) Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH) from the National Floor Safety Institute. 2) Certified Forensic Slip Expert (CFSE) from The National Institute of Forensic Studies. 3) Certified Walkway Audit...
Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH
General Health & Safety Services Corp.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability
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Slip Trip & Fall, Personal Injury, Sidewalks and Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold
Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services Corp. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for over 40 years from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more.
Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions.
For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects...
William Henry, PhD, NCARB
RGA Design Forensics LLC
Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
As forensic architects and engineers, we strive to provide our clients with superior expert witness services by combining the latest in technological advances with our staff’s decades of experience. Our continued practice in architecture enables us to build a customized team of experts from multiple disciplines to find an optimized solution for your case.
Dr. Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial.
RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims.
Premises Liability - Whethe...
William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA
Security & Workplace Violence Expert Witness
Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Hospital & Healthcare Security, Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Crime Foreseeability, Mall-Retail-Store Security, Hotel & Hospitality Security, Apartment Buildings & Office Security, Parking Lots-Garage Security, Violent Crimes, Casino Security, Bars & Nightclubs and School Security
William S. Marcisz ("Bill"), is President & Chief Consultant for Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc., providing litigation support to both Plaintiffs and Defense clients including: Case Review & Assessment, Affidavits, Expert Testimony, Investigations and Forensic Consultation on standards of care and best practices in matters pertaining to Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Security Use of Force, and related Civil Litigation with an emphasis on Hospital/Healthcare Security and Workplace Violence. Trial testimony has aided in attaining Jury Awards up to $13.5 Million.
As a Forensic Security Consultant, Mr. Marcisz has reviewed and provided opinions in matters involving violent crime, including active shooter incidents involving claims with high liability exposure, and involving organizations, hospitals, and businesses with national and worldwide brand recognition.
Mr. Marcisz has 40 years of combined experience in private security and complex litigation. Mr. Marc...
Andres Navarro, P.E., DFE, ACTAR, CXLT
Accident Reconstruction Expert & Engineer - FL
Logic Forensic Engineering, LLC
Plantation , Florida
Accident Reconstruction, Premises Liability
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Automobile and Commercial Vehicle (Truck) Accident Reconstruction, EDR Data (Black Box) Downloads, Motorcycle Accidents, Forklift Accident Reconstruction, OSHA Regulations, Premises Liability, Pedestrian Slip/Trip/Misstep & Fall Accidents, Construction and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Accidents
Mr. Navarro is a licensed Professional Engineer and Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering who
practices in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He has investigated over one thousand five hundred accidents
and incidents, including automobile accidents and a variety of premises related incidents. He has offered expert
witness testimony by way of deposition and trial.
Mr. Navarro is a Fully Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and has reconstructed over one thousand motor vehicle
accidents involving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, industrial vehicles,
forklifts, bicycles, and pedestrians. He has advanced training in human factors related to vehicle drivers, work zone traffic
control, imaging EDR “black box” data from vehicles, and collection/preservation of evidence. He holds a motorcycle
endorsement and forklift operator certification.
Mr. Navarro has performed over two hundred investigations into premises rel...
James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Naples, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology , Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring
Dr. Pastor is a multifaceted security expert with a rich background that spans security, policing, legal, public policy, and academia. His career began as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, where he gained hands-on experience in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. This real-world foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in security and public safety.
Transitioning from the streets to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. His legal acumen allows him to provide comprehensive counsel and advice on various security and public safety matters.
With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor has a nuanced understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liabili...
Gregory Riehle, JD
Riehle Hospitality Consulting - Legal and Operations
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hotel & Restaurant, Legal
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Resort asset management, hotel operations, standard of care, condominium hotels, captive insurance, bad faith, business interruption, risk purchasing, discrimination, harassment, ADA, sale of resort, receivership, sports academies, boarding schools, hotel security, premises liability
Mr. Riehle’s decades of experience in resort and sports academy operations, hospitality law, and insurance, uniquely qualify him as an expert in a variety of hospitality subject matter areas. During his career as a chief executive, general manager, and attorney, he has successfully managed and developed mid-sized companies and organizations. Mr. Riehle’s diverse professional background thus provides him insight into resolving and advising on a wide range of complex disputes. Most recently, Mr. Riehle oversaw all aspects of the sale of a large complex destination resort.
Background.
For 30 years, Mr. Riehle was a leader of one of the largest family-owned and operated resorts, Saddlebrook Resort, as well as its affiliated sports training, academic programs, and property management company. He served in a variety of capacities, including GM, EVP, and General Counsel. During this time, Mr. Riehle was instrumental in the development of Resort Hotel Association, a $9B collective of 150 in...
Andrew J Scott, D.C.J.
AJS Consulting.com
Boca Raton, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Excessive Force, Civil Rights, 1983 Violations, Police Pursuits, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, Premises Liability, Private Security, Deadly Force, Police Practics, Wrongful Convictions, Security Assessments, Police Training, Crime Scene, Homicide Investigations, Human Resources
Dr. Andrew Scott brings to his clients over 30 years of law enforcement experience as well as 16 years of expert witness experience which began after he retired from law enforcement in 2006. Mr. Scott’s law enforcement career began in 1976 as an Auxiliary Police Officer and, over the years, progressively advanced to the position of Chief of Police. Please review Mr. Scott’s Curriculum Vitae for information about his stellar career and bona fide credentials.
Dr. Andrew Scott consults frequently with attorneys, municipalities, county governments, and the United States Attorney’s Office on legal disputes involving police practices, policies, and procedures. Much of Mr. Scott’s experience has dealt with 1983 civil rights claims filed in federal courts. Mr. Scott has been qualified as an expert in both state and federal courts on police practices and procedures throughout the country.
Dr. Scott will provide an honest and supportable opinion for those cases he accepts. Mr. Scott will no...
Thomas Shea, D.SC., CPP
Law Enforcement and Security Expert
Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Parrish, Florida
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Law Enforcement , Use of Force, Deadly Force, Internal Affairs , Police Training , Negligent Security , Inadequate Security , Security Consulting, Campus Security, Hospital Security, School Security , Special Event Security, Premises Liability, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Police Promotion
Tom Shea is a nationally recognized Law Enforcement and Security expert in policing best practices, security standards, and emergency preparedness, specializing in police operations, use of force, premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation issues. With a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, academia, and consulting, his experience includes authoring comprehensive security plans and providing emergency response training.
Tom began his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998, following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. During his law enforcement tenure, he served as a police commander and was a part of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT). After retiring in 2017, Tom transitioned to academia, founding and directing the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. He also served as an instructor for LSU/NCBRT, delivering training on active shooter ...
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