Kerr Elementary School in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, had to be closed on September 17th, due to mold. School officials said extensive cleaning was performed over the last few days and they were waiting for the results of the air quality tests conducted afterwards. “It is important for you to know…
Discovery of Mold Leads to Closure of School in Millbrook, New York
Elm Drive Elementary School in Millbrook, New York, was closed on September 14th, after mold was found in the building. Air quality and swab tests were performed in the school to determine the nature and extent of mold infestation. Based on the test results, the remediation plan was set to…
Another Lawsuit Blames Linens at UPMC for Mold-Related Death
On April 20th, a lawsuit was filed against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside hospital, Pennsylvania, blaming linens for mold-related death of a patient in October 2015. According to the lawsuit, leukemia patient Katherine Landman died due to a mold infection that she allegedly caught through linens provided by…
Several Classrooms at Providence High School Closed due to Mold Issue
Central High School in Providence, Rhode Island, has closed 19 classrooms due to mold infestation. Authorities said the classrooms on the second and third floor of the East Wing were affected by mold due to damage to the exterior wall. A letter issued by the school district said, “The city…
Sarasota County, FL Starts Demolition of Mold-Infested Venice Public Library
Sarasota County, Florida, has started demolition of the mold-infested Venice Public Library in Venice, Florida, on March 20th. The library was closed in January this year after mold was detected in the building. The Sarasota County plans to construct a new library once the demolition is completed. In the meantime,…
Lifeguard Headquarters in Lavallette Shut Down due to Black Mold
A lifeguard headquarters building in Lavallette, New Jersey, has been closed due to mold issues. The building, that was opened earlier this year, was shut down after black mold was discovered. The building had costed the Lavallette taxpayers approximately $387,000.
Hillsborough Township School District Spends $342,000 for Mold Removal
Hillsborough Township School District, New Jersey, has spent $342,000 to clean up mold at Hillsborough High School. The mold was discovered in 11 rooms, including the video-conference room, auditorium, 2 teacher work rooms, and 7 classrooms. According to high school Principal Karen Bingert, 8 out of the 11 rooms have…
Vigo County School Board Approves Emergency Budget for Mold Remediation
The Vigo County School Board has approved funding to combat mold at West Vigo High School, West Terre Haute, Indiana. The complete mold remediation at the school is expected to cost $383,964. On September 19th, the School Board approved an emergency declaration to provide $200,000 out of a capital projects…
Klamath-Trinity School District Closes Schools Due to Mold Issues
The schools in Eastern Humboldt County’s Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District have been closed due to mold issues. The Superintendent of Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District Jon Ray said in a statement, “Effective today, we are required to take immediate health and safety measures involving remediation due to mold. These…
Venice Public Library to Shut Down Due of Mold Infestation
Sarasota County Commission has decided to shut down the Venice Public Library, Florida, due to mold problem. Authorities said the decision for shutting it down was taken because the building is 50-year-old and it would be very expensive to renovate and repair it. Sarabeth Kalajian with Sarasota County Libraries said,…