<table> </table> <strong>Mike Casey</strong>, 55, is a projects reporter and an 11-year veteran of <em>The Star</em>. His recent stories have included investigations of the insurance industry, nursing homes, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Contact him at 816-234-4305 or <a href="mailto:mcasey@kcstar.com">mcasey@kcstar.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Rick Montgomery</strong>, 47, writes on a variety of national issues and has been at <em>The Star</em> for 21 years. Recent stories have included a series comparing efficiency levels in area governments. Contact him at 816-234-4410 or <a href="mailto:rmontgomery@kcstar.com">rmontgomery@kcstar.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Jim Barcus</strong>, 37, is a photojournalist for <em>The Star</em>. While with The Star he has photographed warlords in Afghanistan and made two trips to Iraq to embed with U.S. troops.</p><p>The &#8220;Fatal Failures&#8221; stories were edited by <strong>Bill Dalton</strong>, Enterprise/Projects Editor. Contact him at 816-234-4919 or <a href="mailto:bdalton@kcstar.com">bdalton@kcstar.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Noah Musser </strong>produced the graphics, <strong>Charles Gooch </strong>designed the pages, and <strong>Kerry Schmidt </strong>was the copy editor.