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 1 year which caused severe allergic type symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, insomnia and skin irritation. Landlord was shown to have know about water intrusion prior to Plaintiffs’ tenancy.

Experts: Plaintiff – Dr. Ronald Simon and Cristine Springer of Environmental Testing and Technology
Defendant – Dr. James Seltzer and Dan Baxter of Indoor Environmental Monitoring

Result: Confidential low six-figure settlement at mediation with Robert Kaplan, Esq.