Rancho Santa Fe Mold Attorney – The short answer is yes but with a major catch. If you take a quick look at what Clorox says about using their bleach to clean mold you will see they say it is only effective on non-porous surfaces such as counter-tops and shower walls. Well, the majority of…
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Mick Jagger’s Ex-Wife Sues Her Landlord For Toxic Mold
In 2001, noted human rights activist and ex-wife of Rolling Stone lead singer, Bianca Jagger, noticed that her health was beginning to change. Her eyes were red and watery and she was experiencing increased headaches. Then, the symptoms increased. She noticed she had difficulty breathing. She felt like she had the flu all the time….
That Cold You Have This Winter Might Be Because Of Mold.
If you have had a cold this winter season you will certainly recognize many of the symptoms – coughing, congestion, stuffy or runny nose, fever and headache. But, many, if not all of these symptoms could be because of mold exposure. It is really very important that you have your property tested by a specialist….
“Sleep Number” Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations Of Toxic Mold
In the middle of 2009, a group of individuals filed a lawsuit in San Jose against Select Comfort Corporation saying that the company’s Sleep Number beds have a defect that can lead to mold growth. The lawsuit also alleges that Select Comfort was aware of the defect and tried to hide it rather than have…
Board of Equalization Building Closes Due To Mold Concerns
In Sacramento, the Board of Equalization was closed because of a pipe burst. The pipe lead to the flooding of the entire first floor. All California state workers were given two days of paid leave while the water was being cleaned up. Before the flood, workers had been repairing a pipe when a valve malfunctioned….
ABC News Reports On One Family’s Struggle With Toxic Mold Exposure
It’s a story that so many Americans are facing these days: toxic mold. For Jason and Kerri Brown it wasn’t so much of a story as nightmare. The Brown family, which included their two year old daughter, had just purchased a foreclosed, five-bedroom home, in the Appalachian Mountains. They began renovations on the home. While…
Mold Movie Provides First Hand Account Of Mold Exposure
Early in 2009, Michael Roland Williams and Karin Noseff set out to create a film that documented their struggles with mold exposure. That film would become Black Mold Exposure: A Sick Story. Both Williams and Noseff were unknowingly exposured to high levels of mold in Noseff’s apartment. They later found out that the entire 264…
Medical Summation Companies Can Be Extremely Useful In Mold Litigation
Friends of the firm, Brad Giering and his company Independent Discovery have launched a new blog at www.medicalsummation.com. Independent Discovery is a legal services company that specializes in the analysis and summation of medical records for law firms and insurance companies. We have used Independent Discovery on many of our mold cases. Summarizing and analyzing…
Lund University Study Could Shed Light On Effects Of Mold Exposure
At Lund University in Sweden, researchers have made some alarming findings concerning mold exposure and its health effects. The researchers examined building materials and dust samples from structures damaged by mold some of which including buildings damaged during Katrina. They then tested the materials with a mass spectrometer. What the team found was the mere…
World Health Organization Issues Report On Mold And Water Damaged Homes
On July 16, 2009, the World Health Organization (“W.H.O.”) published their most recent study on the association between damp environments and health effects on humans. The study concluded that elevated levels of moisture in indoor environments can lead to the growth of mold, fungi and bacteria. In turn, thes growths release spores and volatile organic…