Oct 6 -
Many parts of Central Kentucky were inundated
by six inches of rain in late September, which
caused massive flooding. Once the floodwaters
receded, homeowners began drying out their basements
and lower levels. However, more than a week later,
homeowners are finding out how quickly mold can
set in, and the damage it can cause. (Source:
Lexington Herald-Leader) More...
Sep. 20 -
Tamara Slovensky, plaintiff in a toxic mold lawsuit,
discovered mold intrusion in her apartment and
settled for $340,000. In a post-settlement compliant,
Slovensky alleged that her attorneys did not
obtain an adequate victory. However, the Third
District Court of Appeal ruled she had no viable
malpractice claim against her lawyers over their
settlement of her case, since her cause of action
was time-barred before she consulted them. (Source:
Metropolitan News Co.) More...
Sep. 18 -
The United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection
Act, also known as "The Melina Bill", is a sweeping
piece of mold legislation will mandate comprehensive
research into mold growth, create programs to educate
the public about the dangers of toxic mold, and provide
assistance to victims. Proposed by Congressman John
Conyers, Jr., HR1268 proposes guidelines
for preventing indoor mold growth, establishing removal
standards, and authorization of tax
credits for inspection and/or remediation of mold
hazard. (Source:
House.gov) More...
Aug.
2 -
Kevin J. Gramling recently won a complex bench trial
where the Plaintiffs alleged that the sellers of
a condominium failed to disclose the presence of
toxic mold. Despite multiple Plaintiff experts
being presented, Gramling was able to cut
through the myths involving toxic mold, and presented
a clear, concise defense without calling a single
expert witness. (Source:
Klinedinst PC) More...
Trinity Homes and Beazer Homes, its parent, agree to fix about 2,000 houses.
Oct. 21 - A Hamilton County judge Wednesday approved a $24 million settlement between an Indianapolis home builder and the owners of more than 2,000 houses cpotentially affected by moisture and mold.
Oct. 8 - After Hurricane Charley struck, island local Alison Smith was surprised to find bluish green mold across the damaged walls of her home. "It wasn't the first thing I looked for, after the shock of losing a roof," she said. Her repairs are numerous, and growing, along with the mold. "Mold is a fact of life in Florida, but this is different. It's taking over the house." (Source: Boca Beacon, Oct. 8) More...
Oct. 1 - The busy hurricane season drenched the First Coast, causing many headaches for homeowners, and opening the door for a serious side affect. Mold. (Source:WAWS Fox30 Online, Oct. 1) More...
Sept. 11 - While the short-term effects of Hurricane Charley have all but vanished from everyday life in south Lee County, a problematic long-term effect of the damage and moisture the storm brought could soon show its ugly face, according to local mold specialists. (Source: Naples Daily News, Sept. 11) More...
Two township schools are affected. A grant would pay more than half, taxpayers the rest.
July 29 - In an effort to permanently rid two middle schools of mold, Washington Township voters are being asked to approve spending $10.5 million to replace the ventilation systems in those schools. (Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29) More...
July 30 -Developer Gail Byrne has become the first developer in St. Petersburg to incorporate mold prevention technology into the construction phase of a new 15 unit condominium development located in Treasure Island Florida.. More...
June 25 - Biology and engineering students will meet on the Internet this fall to take a unique college-level course about mold and how it affects buildings and public health. The course will be offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Human Resources at Texas A&M University-Kingsville to graduate and undergraduate students worldwide. (Source: Ag News, June 25) More...
June 24 - Mold claims can be very costly. Property damage claims relating to mold have, in a few cases, exceeded one million dollars. And personal injury claims can be costly as well. In response to this, corporate America has been busy looking for ways to escape mold related liability. (Source: Realty Times, June 24) More...
June 22 - Mark Sanford's family moved out of the Governor's Mansion on Monday ' barely three years after a $7 million renovation ' because of a problem with mold in the heating and air-conditioning system. (Source: The State, June 22) More...
June 16 - With more than 100,000 identified species, mold exists virtually everywhere - in the air, soil, water, plants and even foods. Molds play an important role in the decomposition of wood, leaves and plants, and are beneficial in some foods and medications. However, mold can be an unwelcome guest in our homes and work places. It can invade by growing on wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, carpet, sheet rock and insulation. When excess moisture or humidity builds up as a result of flooding, plumbing leaks or poor ventilation, ideal conditions exist for potential mold growth. Rooms with high humidity and moisture levels such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements also provide hospitable mold growing environments. (Source: Billings Gazette, June 16) More...
May 27 - Scientific evidence links mold and other factors related to damp conditions in homes and buildings to asthma symptoms in some people with the chronic disorder, as well as to coughing, wheezing, and upper respiratory tract symptoms in otherwise healthy people, but does not support an association with the wide range of other health complaints that have been ascribed to them, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. (Source: NAMIC Online, May 27) More...
May 26 - Thousands of former St. Charles East High School students Tuesday lost the option of joining a three-year-old lawsuit filed against the St. Charles school district seeking damages resulting from the so-called mold crisis that temporarily shut down the school in April 2001. (Source: Daily Herald, May 26) More...
May 17 - Soaring construction liability insurance premiums are causing contractors to raise house prices and even leave the business, builders say. Insurance rates for contractors doing commercial construction also have surged, but insurance costs have more than tripled for general contractors and a wide range of subcontractors building single-family homes and apartments. (The Daily News, May 17) More...
April 22 - Florida's mold inspection and removal businesses would face state regulation for the first time under proposals state lawmakers say are aimed at protecting consumers from unscrupulous or fly-by-night companies. (Source: St. Petersburg Times, April 22) More...
April 22 - The Senate concurred on April 20 with House amendments to Senate Bill 949, a bill that protects realtors from potential lawsuits if they advise their clients about possible mold problems and conditions of houses being bought and sold. (Source: NAMIC Online, April 22) More...
April 18 - There are nearly as many opinions on how to rid an establishment of mold as there are species of the fungus. Typically, homeowners' insurance policies have covered mold problems that resulted from a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, or a home maintenance problem, like a broken water pipe. (Source: Sun Herald, April 18) More...
Guidelines for protecting your home and family
April 18 - If you're reading this, most likely you live in the Sunshine State. The bad news is that you also live in the Mold State. Due to the number of older homes in Southwest Florida, the damp climate and the flat structure of the roofs, mold spores thrive. (Source: Sun Herald, April 18) More...
April 5 - Experts from science and industry will convene for the two-day symposium beginning June 7, to discuss the available data regarding the effects of mold, and will provide guidance to physicians and executives to make the best possible decisions for their patients, clients, and customers. Join scientists, opinion makers, policy setters, and other thought leaders as we navigate through the rough waters of this controversial topic.
March 3 - A Connecticut Senate bill that would reportedly prohibit insurers from excluding mold damage from their coverages would make residential property insurance coverage less available and more expensive in the state, according to an industry trade association. (Claimsguides.com, March 3) More...
March 1 - Klinedinst attorneys Kevin Gramling and Steve Pratt obtained a defense verdict in what is believed to be the first wrongful death mold trial in the United States. Klinedinst's successful defense could set a new precedent in the increasingly complex and expensive arena of mold litigation. (Source: Klinedinst Attorneys at Law) More...
March 1 - The environmental practices of the major retail brokers had the poorest growth in history as they reach market saturation on their sales platforms and some became distracted with personnel changes. In contrast middle market independent agents and specialty wholesalers had a record growth year. This year should be a repeat for the big three retailers and a record year for wholesalers. Expert witnesses will have a banner year as the unintentionally uninsured mold claims reach the retail insurance agents as uninsured professional liability claims. Demand for mold related insurance products and fear of insurance agent professional liability will drive demand for environmental insurance and Professional Liability loss prevention training in the middle market. (Source: Environmental Risk Resources Association) More...
Several lawmakers held a mold workshop to hear from homeowners, insurance companies and businesses that make it their business to clean up mold
Feb. 25 - Mold in homes is the target of lawmakers who are eying changes to Florida law. On Wednesday, several lawmakers held a mold workshop to hear from homeowners, insurance companies and businesses that make it their business to clean up mold. (Source: First Coast News, Feb. 25) More...
Feb. 24 - Continuing with our inspection of the home for water damage, check the water heater closet for leaks, as well as the air conditioning closet. Frequently, a break can occur in the water condensation line to the air conditioner, although this can happen any place where that line runs. (Source: Tucson Citizen, Feb. 24) More...
Feb. 16 - Houses affected by the January flooding could be harboring a health hazard that won't surface until warm weather arrives. Disaster recovery and health officials warn that victims should clean flood-damaged homes thoroughly now to avoid possible health problems from mold and mildew later. (Source: Marietta Times, Feb. 14) More...
Feb. 4 - Mold growth may look cottony, velvety, granular or leathery and can be white, gray, brown, black, yellow or green. [click here for photo] Testing expenses to determine the severity of a mold situation should never be allowed to exhaust the funds needed to remove visible growth or correct moisture problems: i.e. if you can see mold, there is no need for the expense of testing -- just remove it. (Source: Realty Times)
Jan. 12 - Primarily fueled by the worry over indoor mold growth, 2003 will be remembered as one of most active years for indoor air quality (IAQ) state legislative initiatives, but will 2004 be as active and will indoor mold growth still reign as the top IAQ issue? Presently, attention seems to be focused more on IAQ in schools and in public buildings than on mold, according to a preview of the 2004 state legislative season, available on Aerias (www.aerias.org), a comprehensive online resource for IAQ information and education. (Source: Arias News Release, Jan. 12) More...
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