ERIS J.

BARILLAS, CXLT, CPSI

Senior Forensic Analyst

EDUCATION
BA Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Pre-Law
Mount St. Mary's University, 2007

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CXLT Certified XL Tribometrist
OSHA 10 Construction Safety & Health Certificate
OSHA 30 Construction Safety & Health Certificate

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

University of Southern California
Understanding Slip & Fall Events:
A Biomechanical Perspective

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
D21 Polishes
F06 Resilient Floor Coverings CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS
F08 Sports Equipment and Facilities
F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear American Concrete Institute (ACI)
F14 Fences American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
F15 Consumer Products California Apartment Association (CAA)
F24 Amusement Rides and Devices
E53 Property Management Systems National Glass Association (NGA)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) National Safety Council (NSC)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Association of Professional Accident
Reconstruction Specialist (NAPARS)
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
National Restaurant Association (NRA)

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE & EXPERT TESTIMONY

● Slip Resistance ● Accident Reconstruction ● Human Factors ● Safety Glass
● Guardrail Falls ● Machine Guarding ● Ladder/Scaffold Safety ● Stairway Falls
● Building Code Compliance ● Parking Lot Design and Safety ● Powered/Manual Gates ● Industrial Accidents
● Playground/Sports Field Safety ● Retail Safety & Risk Management ● Commercial/Residential Doors ● Illumination
● Construction Site Safety ● Accessibility Compliance ● Sidewalk Hazards ● Property Management

WORK EXPERIENCE RECORD

Since 2008, Mrs. Barillas has been investigating WEXCO’s personal injury cases, including slip/trip and falls, stairway falls, vehicle accidents, and construction site
accidents. Relative to these assignments, her duties have included: inspections of incident sites and production of associated photographs, video, diagrams, and
animations; research of building permit files, inspection records and code enforcement records; building codes and industry standards; development of reports,
declarations, and expert opinions in preparation for expert depositions and trial; reconstruction of vehicle accidents, including calculations and animations; review
and analysis of legal pleadings and assistance in the preparation of responses. In addition, Mrs. Barillas has also had in-depth exposure to projects involving
construction management, including estimating and scheduling, cases involving construction defects, earthquake, fire, and flood damage assessments, contract
disputes, construction delay claims and insurance coverage analysis.

In 2011, Mrs. Barillas successfully obtained a certification for the operation and testing of the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer, and has conducted slip
resistance testing on numerous floor surfaces and flooring types.

Mrs. Barillas, in various capacities at WEXCO, has worked on a daily basis with both Dr. Stephen C. Wexler, PE and Brad Avrit, PE, the combination of which consist of
licenses in Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering, and General Contracting. Mrs. Barillas also works directly with licensed Architects, Geotechnical and Structural
Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, and Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Mrs. Barillas also has heavy interaction with attorneys and claims professionals on a
daily basis to discuss engineering analysis and findings.
FEE AND REIMBURSABLES SCHEDULE
Retainer is required of $2,500 to $10,000, depending on scope. [CHECKS TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO WEXCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC].

Research and Preparation Fee Rates Deposition and Trial Testimony Fee Rate
Eris Barillas, CXLT... .................................................................. $250/hr Expert Testimony by Eris Barillas, CXLT, CPSI
Senior Consultants ........................................................... $175-$350/hr $350 per hour - 2 hr min.
Consulting Assistance...................................................... $120-$135/hr

Reimbursables - Major reimbursables and travel/lodging costs are to be paid in advance by the Attorney/Client.
Direct reimbursables are combined and billed at 10% of the total billing and include: mileage, meals, postage, telephone, facsimile, copies, blueprints, binders, and
other miscellaneous supplies. 7/1/2020