California · CA
Cannabis & Hemp Crop Loss Expert Witness in California
Available for expert-witness matters in California. Ted assesses the extent of damage, the production that was lost and its value, in matters such as herbicide overspray, fires, wildfire ash, power outages and loss of heat.
Availability
Availability in California.
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in California. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
Crop loss matters ask two questions: what happened to the plants, and how much was lost. Both depend on cultivation facts that are easy to get wrong.
Why jurisdiction matters: Regional risks such as wildfire smoke, agricultural spraying and seasonal temperature swings make some loss events more common in some states than others.
Ted Menadier, MBA
Ted Menadier, MBA provides expert witness services in litigation involving cannabis, marijuana and hemp cultivation, crop loss, crop valuation, business operations, insurance claims, testing, classification and related industry matters.
- Matters retained
- 38+
- Industry since
- 2015
- Courts
- State & federal
- Availability
- Nationwide
Issues
Issues Ted may evaluate.
- Extent and nature of damage
- Salvageable versus lost product
- Lost production quantity
- Value of lost production
- Timing relative to harvest
Evidence and records
What the analysis is built on.
Opinions are grounded in the records and industry information available in each matter. The specific materials depend on the issues.
Cultivation and production records
Grow logs, production records, harvest history and documented production history.
Learn morePlant counts and growth stage
Counts, growth stage and canopy information at the relevant point in time.
Learn moreCultivation environment and systems
Equipment, cultivation systems and environmental-control information.
Learn moreTrack-and-trace and inventory
State seed-to-sale entries and inventory records.
Learn moreCOAs and testing results
Certificates of analysis and laboratory results, read in context.
Learn moreMarket pricing and conditions
Market pricing data and regional market conditions for the relevant period.
Learn moreIncident and loss documentation
Incident reports, insurance-loss documentation, photos and video.
Learn moreInspection and operations
Inspection observations and operational documentation.
Learn moreIndustry practice and data
Accepted industry practices and relevant industry data.
Learn moreCalifornia
Other services in California.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does Ted have an office in California?
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in California. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
Can partial damage be quantified?
Often. Ted compares the affected crop with documented production history and comparable unaffected plants where they exist.
Ted Menadier is an expert witness and industry consultant, not an attorney. Nothing on this website is legal advice, and contacting Ted does not create an attorney-client relationship. Expert scope is determined by the facts and issues of each engagement.