by Howard Cannon | Jul 19, 2026 | Expert Witness Services, Food Safety, Hot Coffee Burns, Restaurant OSHA, Slips Trips and Falls
As a restaurant slip and fall expert witness, I’ve seen firsthand that ignorance of restaurant industry standards, safety, and security rules is not an acceptable excuse. Someone still ends up maimed or killed. Why Slip and Fall Incidents Are So Common in...
by Howard Cannon | Jun 4, 2026 | Acts of Violence, Alcohol Liability/DRAM Shop, Consulting & Coaching, Expert Witness Services, Food Safety, Hot Coffee Burns, Restaurant OSHA, Slips Trips and Falls
Restaurant Employee Responsibilities Restaurant safety is not management’s responsibility alone. Employees play an important role, too. Restaurant employee responsibilities include participating in training, following established procedures, recognizing hazards,...
by Howard Cannon | May 21, 2026 | Acts of Violence, Alcohol Liability/DRAM Shop, Articles, Expert Witness Services, Restaurant OSHA
Workplace violence has long been prevalent in the restaurant industry due to several high-risk factors, such as: the exchange of cash with the public working alone, in isolated work sites or high-crime areas delivering of food products the sale of alcoholic...
by Howard Cannon | May 19, 2026 | Alcohol Liability/DRAM Shop, Articles, Expert Witness Services
Signs of Visible Intoxication: Training Matters Recognizing the signs of visible intoxication is not always easy. Without proper training, it can be even more difficult. Alcohol servers and managers should understand what to look for when serving customers. They...
by Howard Cannon | Apr 24, 2026 | Articles, Expert Witness Services, Hot Coffee Burns
When most people hear about hot coffee spills – and the accompanying lawsuits involved – the first thing they think of is the infamous fast-food lawsuit from the 90’s. Although that case brought awareness to the dangers of hot coffee, it also set a precedent for...
