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Tenants File a Lawsuit in Response to Mold Exposure

Article Date: April 22, 2014 Mold lawsuits strike again: This time, Akeidra Massey and Joseph Jacks filed suit against Willwoods Community, Willwoods Community Management Inc., and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on March 26. The attorney defending Akeidra Massey and Joseph Jacks is, J. Nelson Mauyer III, of New Orleans. These tenants…

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Dangerous Molds?

Dear George, Are the molds called Aspergillus, Myxomycetes, and Cladosporium dangerous molds? Can they be cleaned out of your home? Thanks, Christina ———————— Dear Christina, There are many varietals of Aspergillus (like Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus carneus, Aspergillus clavatus, and Aspergillus deflectus). Some are more pathogenic than others. One of the worst is Aspergillus flavus, which…

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Mold in my Car

Dear George, What are the effects of breathing mold from carpeting, etc. in an automobile? Signed, Car mold Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxic substances called mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and the responses will differ depending on which mold is growing…

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Green Surface and Yellow-Edged Mold

Dear George, Please, what could these fungi be? 1 green surface and yellow edge, 2 gray surface and white edge, 3 white wooly surface with sported black, 4 black surface, all in SDA . Thanks. Timmy ———— Dear Timmy, According to– http://website.nbm-mnb.ca/mycologywebpages/Moulds/Identification.html –“Identification of moulds is based almost entirely on the structures bearing spores and…