Award Bumped to More Than $1 Million in Toxic Mold Case
Two families who rented a La Mesa, San Diego duplex and later sued the landlord saying they were exposed to toxic mold are entitled to more than $1 million in… Read more →
Tougher Penalties For Lead Based Paint Suggested
Owners of buildings in Illinois with lead-based paint could face stiffer penalties for noncompliance with the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. State lawmakers are currently considering the recommendations of a state-appointed… Read more →
Church Learns Mold Could Be Anywhere
Members of Baptist Church are finally looking forward to consturction of a new church building after more than five years of bouncing from one place to the next. In mid-August… Read more →
$3 Million Bad-Faith Verdict; Jury: Auto Insurer ‘Willful, Wanton’ In Refusing Claim
A Boulder, Colorado jury has awarded a former University of Colorado math professor nearly $3 million in what is believed to be the state’s largest bad-faith verdict against an auto… Read more →
Lead Level of Chocolate Studied
A study published in this month’s Environmental Health Perspectives suggests lead levels in imported chocolate are not due to contaminants in leaded gasoline. Until the study, conventional thinking tied lead… Read more →
Mold Grows Like a Weed in New Orleans
Mold spores once harmless in dormancy have found a virtual fantasy world in everything from walls to carpets to clothing. New orleans, fueling the mold with its moisture and temperature,… Read more →
New Orleans Facing Mold, Sewage, During Clean Up
New Orleans residences face final destruction after being buffetted by floodwaters, lack of power, and debris. For many houses now facing structural instability and mold, the wrecking ball will deal… Read more →
Landmark RI Lawsuit Moves Forward
According to the state, an agreement reached between the Rhode Island attorney general and the DuPont Company allows DuPont to avoid further litigation in exchange for $10 million to lead… Read more →
EPA Avoids Lead-Based Paint Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed work on completing required rules to protect children and construction workers from exposure to lead-based paint, exploring instead the possibility of using voluntary standards… Read more →
Lead Law Ruling Reaffirmed
An appeals court panel yesterday stopped a lawsuit, citing speculation and insufficient evidence of “injury in fact” by landlords challenging the city’s lead paint law. In its decision, the court… Read more →
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