Erin McDermott

Associate Principal
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Erin McDermott is an associate principal in the Life Sciences Practice at CRA.

Ms. McDermott has a background in economics and over 10 years of experience in analytical and litigation consulting. At CRA Ms. McDermott focuses on antitrust and intellectual property litigation matters including class certification, commercial reasonable efforts, patent and breach of contract disputes, and damages claims and evaluation.

Prior to joining CRA, Ms. McDermott worked in the Advanced Analytics group for Aspen Marketing Services, a Division of Epsilon and in the Antitrust & Competition practice at NERA Economic Consulting. In addition to the Life Sciences sector, Ms. McDermott also has experience working in industries including automotive, chemicals, energy, media & telecom, meat processing, oil & gas, retail, textiles, and utilities.

Selected Engagements

  • 01
    CRA expert testifies in Chapter 11 case on behalf of Debtor, LTL Management LLC
    CRA was retained on behalf of LTL Management LLC, the Debtor in a bankruptcy case to opine on the impact that talc tort litigation had on the Johnson & Johnson...
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  • 02
    AAA dispute involving commercially reasonable efforts in development and commercialization, and associated claim for damages
    In a dispute between two pharmaceutical companies before American Arbitration Association (AAA), CRA consultants provided expert reports and testimony...
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  • 03
    CRA addresses U.S. government healthcare programs and pharmaceutical pricing in False Claims Act suit
    In this whistleblower suit, a relator alleged Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (“BMS”) violated the False Claims Act and various state claims. The suit alleged that...
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