Lead Exposure Case Dismissal Upheld
An Illinois appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit by the Daley administration seeking damages from former manufacturers of lead-based paints. Children across the… Read more →
Dangerous Environmental Problems in Boston Area Schools
Ninety percent of Boston’s public schools have at least one environmental problem that can trigger asthma attacks or allergies, such as a leaky roof, excessive dust, poor ventilation, mice, or… Read more →
Mold Associated with Coughing, Wheezing
Episodes of sniffles, coughing, and wheezing in people who are otherwise healthy correspond with damp and moldy buildings. Such unkept buildings also potentially threaten asthmatics, a National Academies scientific panel… Read more →
Worker Can Pursue Claims Against Company
A worker who blames workplace mold for his disability can pursue claims against the company and the man in charge of building maintenance, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday… Read more →
Another School District Employees Claims Mold Has Caused Health Problems
Another employee of the Rapides Parish School Board claims to be suffering from respiratory problems caused by mold at the Rapides Motivational Center on Vance Avenue. Paula Durham has filed… Read more →