State-of-Knowledge Investigations

History Associates excels in state-of-knowledge investigations critical for businesses facing litigation, regulatory scrutiny, or coverage disputes. Our expert team of historians assists law firms, corporate counsel, and insurance providers in evaluating what individuals, organizations, or industries knew about certain products, processes, and issues at specific points in time.

Our expert team examines historical and contemporary sources, including scientific studies, industry standards, patents, regulatory documents, and internal company records to establish a timeline of awareness grounded in primary-source documentation. By leveraging our expertise in navigating federal, state, local, and corporate archives, the Litigation Support team uncovers sources that provide attorneys with an understanding not only of what information was known and when but also which parties had access to it.

With this knowledge, HAI’s clients can establish the level of awareness and timeline of institutional knowledge of harms, risks, and processes within an industry. Besides providing sought-after documents, our team has synthesized findings into various formats, including chronological timelines, interactive demonstratives, and expertly written narrative reports. These detailed, well-documented findings enable clients to build robust legal defenses, demonstrate due diligence, and mitigate liability risks.