Residents of a rental house in Alton, Illinois, have filed a lawsuit against the landlord, alleging that the property was infested with black mold. The lawsuit claims that black mold is a serious health hazard, and the defendants failed to prevent mold growth which has caused injury and pain to…
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Mycologist Reveals Black Mold in Leominster
The mycologists’ report of the Leominster apartment gauge mold levels from 2,000 to 220,000 colony -units per sq in. Residents of seventeen apartments in three buildings have complained of mold and found evidence of it, leading to nineteen Board of Health violations. Mold is a fungus that thrives indoors or…
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…
ALDI Offers Refund After Mold was Discovered in Fruit Pouch
Grocery chain ALDI has removed their Little Journey Organic Food Puree pouches from their stores in Springfield, Missouri, after mold was found in one of the pouches. The mold was discovered and reported by Ashley Lamb, who had purchased the Apple Mango pouch for her 2-year-old son. “I was really…
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,…
How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Apartment?
Do you have a mold problem in your house/apartment? If the answer is yes, you have got a problem that needs your immediate attention. Living in moldy conditions can cause several health conditions including upper respiratory illness. But do not worry! Here are a few tips that can help you…
Report Shows Bed Linens Might Have Caused UPMC Mold Outbreak
A recent report from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) reveals that bed linens might have caused the 2015 mold outbreak that was linked to the deaths of five patients. According to the report, UPMC found mold on a set of clean linens delivered to them by Paris Healthcare…
Over 100 LAPD Officers File Claims Over Mold, Other Unhealthy Conditions at Southeast Community Police Station
Over 100 Los Angeles Police Department officers have filed worker compensation claims reporting mold and other unhealthy conditions at the Southeast Community Police Station. The officers alleged that the Police Station’s heating and air conditioning system vents are covered with black mold and bird feathers. They claimed that these unhealthy…
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.
