Scope The subject claimed that he could no longer work as a karate instructor because of a broken foot. SMI Aware was hired to look for pictures depicting him working out, instructing karate classes, or doing any type of activity…
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Social Media Deep Report Supports Defense of National Bus Company in Lawsuit
The search uncovered numerous criminal charges for terroristic threats, possessing a controlled substance, and imminent danger to name a few. Scope The subject is suing a national bus company for “racist, discriminatory, and negligent behavior” that allegedly occurred during a…
Search Uncovered Large Amount of Illegal Activity on Social Media
The subject shared three videos showing himself driving while recording himself with heavy firearms in the passenger seat making threats at various individuals and the police. Scope The subject was the unauthorized driver of a truck rented from the client,…
Social Media Report Reveals That Injury Was Not as Serious as Lawsuit Alleges
Scope The subject is a Nanny and Housekeeper who claimed she was injured in a minor rear-end accident in Wilton, CT on January 8th, 2018, where she claimed serious injuries to her head, neck, and back. Analyst Findings Extensive evidence…
Investigating the Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Litigation Case
The plaintiff is a gymnast who suffered a left arm fracture on October 22, 2016, at the Defendant’s dance and gymnastics facility. The defendant believed that since the accident, the plaintiff continued her gymnastics career, competing in multiple events every…
Defending a Worker’s Compensation Claim About a Knee Injury
Scope The subject was a stunt dancer for the insured from August 2017 to August 2018. In September 2019, the subject filed a workers’ compensation claim stating his knee was injured, but the employer states that injury was preexisting when…
Don’t Tip Off Your Research Subject
Did you know that whenever you view someone’s LinkedIn profile, that person is notified? Were you aware that other social media platforms have similar practices? If not, you are potentially subjecting your company to legal exposure by attempting DIY background…
Why You Can’t Trust Google
Your administrators may conduct Google searches to compile evidence on a target to present at trial. This is a big mistake. Quite simply, Google search results can’t be trusted as evidence. “Why?” you may ask. Many people are unaware that…
Do You Know the Laws Surrounding Social Media Investigations?
As a lawyer, you know that there are many laws on the books, and how difficult it is to keep track of all of them, regardless of how diligent you may be. That’s why SMI Aware hires and retains experts…
It’s Not What You Find, It’s Where You Find It
The Importance of Social Media Investigations During this Pandemic…