Lawsuits

Dr. Muscarella is an internationally known biomedical engineer and medical device expert with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in endoscope-associated infections (EAIs)>


The following is a list of recent lawsuits filed in state or federal courts focusing on EAIs:
  1. United States District Court (Western District of Washington at Seattle): Michelle Bruto Da Costa v. Olympus America Inc., et al. Case No. 2:26-cv-01977. (Filed June 5, 2026)
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Dr. Muscarella and his company provide expert consultations, case reviews, and services focusing on medical device designs, endoscope-related infection control lapses, and the causes and prevention of healthcare-associated infections, among other topics and disciplines.

Services, expert guidance: His consulting services offer expert guidance and assistance to:


Email: Email Dr. Muscarella (Larry@LFM-HCS.com) with your confidential inquiry or request. Dr. Muscarella is the president of LFM Healthcare Solutions, LLC — LFM-HCS, for short — which he founded in 2013.

Consulting topics: Dr. Muscarella provides clients with expert consultations and guidance on the following topics, among others:
  1. Causes (and prevention) of hospital infections, including endoscope-associated infections (EAIs)
  2. Device-related injury case reviews
  3. Complex medical device designs (including design controls)
  4. Risk assessments and hazard analyses
  5. Disinfection and sterilization
  6. Decontamination protocols
  7. Design validations and verifications
  8. Instrument reprocessing
  9. Adverse event reporting
  10. Regulatory submissions and oversight
  11. Quality control and assurance
  12. Marketing and branding
TV interviews: Dr. Muscarella has provided his insights and guidance on the following TV news programs:
  1. Bio — Dr. Muscarella’s “bio” may be read by clicking here.
  2. Contact — Office: 215-412-4088; Email: Larry@LFM-HCS.com
  3. Confidentiality —  Click here.
  4. C.V. — Contact Dr. Muscarella to receive a complete copy of his current curriculum vitae.
  5. Experience — Dr. Muscarella’s experience may be read by clicking here.
  6. Peer-Reviewed Publications: Many of Dr. Muscarella’s published papers may be viewed by clicking here

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