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…
Due Diligence in Private Equity Transactions
Performing sub-par due diligence can create a devastating financial blow to a client. For a northeast regional law firm, partnering with SMI Aware saved millions of dollars for the firm’s client who was seeking an investor. SMI Aware was engaged…
Case Study: 0347 – How Social Media Evidence Avoided a $1M Settlement
Defense Seeks Evidence of Physical Activity in Civil Lawsuit Market: Legal Client: Regional Law Firm Service: Social Media Investigation, Preservation, Litigation Support, Expert Witness Challenge When a regional law firm in the Pacific Northwest was approved to go to trial in a personal…
Case Study: 0260 – Investigator Seeks Social Media Link in Steroids Case
Market: Intelligence Client: Licensed Investigator Service: Social Media Investigation, Preservation Challenge After exhausting their budget on traditional methods of surveillance, a Florida-based private investigation firm realized that information shared on social media might be the key to unlocking their high-profile case. The investigation was centered around allegations…
Case Study: 0015 – National Fast-Food Chain Faces Class Action Lawsuit
National Fast-Food Chain Faces Class Action Lawsuit Market: Legal Client: National Law Firm Service: Litigation Support Challenge When a national fast-food chain faced a class action lawsuit, their legal counsel turned to social media information to verify the eligibility of the…