On December 21, 2009, the Michigan Court of Appeal affirmed a $300,000 verdict in a mold exposure case after Defendant’s motion for a new trial was denied. At trial, Plaintiffs’ indoor air quality expert testified to finding two types of mold in the home and that these molds may result in adverse health effects. Plaintiffs’…
Colorado Family Experiences The Dangers Of Mold Exposure
Chris Fabry, his wife and nine children lived in a palatial home in Colorado. Fabry had a good job and was pursuing a career in writing. His children were successful in school and were active members of their church. In 2007, the Fabrys noticed fungal growth in one of their bathrooms. When they cut into…
CNN Anchor Campbell Brown Battles Mold In Her Old Apartment
CNN Anchor Campbell Brown was forced to leave her apartment in January 2009 because of elevated mold levels and sickness to her family. In September 2008, her son, Eli James, developed a cold that wouldn’t end. She took him to numerous doctors that were unable to diagnose the problem. “It was crazy to me,” Brown…
New Study Shows Link Between Mold Season And Newborn Allergy And Asthma
Researchers at the University of CA, Berkeley, have concluded that newborns who spend the first few months of their lives in mold season have a greatly likelihood of asthma within the first two years of life as opposed to those born in the spring and summer. As many as forty percent of those children who…
Is Chinese Drywall the New Toxic Mold?
The latest challenge confroning new homeowners is toxic drywall manufactured in China. The Herald-Tribune reported in February that shipping records indicate at least 550 million pounds of drywall were imported to the US from 2006 on, which would translate to about 60,000 average sized homes. While issues with Chinese drywall were first noticed in coastal…
Mold Detection Device Announced
Universal Detection Technology, a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrism and other infectious health threats, announced that it is expanding its product catalogue to include a consumer-ready kit for the detection of black mold. The lethal toxin can cause serious health complications, and has been linked to cancer, memory-loss and severe…
Insurance Companies Struggle to Address Mold Claims
Mold-related claims are becoming increasingly problematic for the insurance industry. Mold litigation is on the rise, and as more and more cases develop insurance companies have responded by modifying their policies and claims-handling procedures. Most states have now passed legislation permitting insurance providers to exclude mold from coverage. Many homeowners and smaller contractors are finding…
$200,000 Awarded To Family Of Five In Mold Exposure Case
This case involved a 40-year-old male business manager, his 39-year-old wife, who was a singer, and their three minor children who suffered multiple injuries including sinus and upper respiratory infections, general weakness, emesis, and gastrointestinal problems while residing in their home, purchased from the male and female defendants. The plaintiff contended that the defendants failed…
Settlement Reached In Toxic Mold Case
The Law Office of Harold D. Thompson was able to secure a confidential six-figure settlement against a residential landlord for personal injuries, property damage and rent abatement stemming from various habitability violations and for maintaining a nuisance. Our client: Family of 4 (Two adults and two children) Personal Injuries: Exposure to elevated mold levels for…
Don’t Forgo Your Right To Attorney Fees In A Mold Case
Generally. if you are a party to a residential purchase agreement or lease in order to recover attorney fees under the agreement, a party cannot commence litigation before attempting to resolve the matter through mediation. There is a strong public policy in favor of mediating mold litigation cases. In mediation, a neutral third party analyzes…