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May 2009

Buyer Beware

May 29, 2009

The Thalers sued the Zovkos for fraud and misrepresentation. Fraud is intentional deception for personal gain. But the Zovkos did not intentionally deceive the Thalers because they were not aware of the problems. They did not purposefully misrepresent the problems the house had. It hearkens back to the old saying, “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” Everything the Zovkos knew about the house, the Thalers also knew.

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Mold Kills Three Children at Hospital

May 26, 2009

Renovation work was being done on the children’s wing of the hospital where the victims were staying. Parents expressed concern over fumes and odors that seeped into their children’s rooms from the work and that workers often shared the same passageways that their children used when they were transported. The impending lawsuit says the hospital did not take necessary precautions to ensure the children were not exposed to the air pollutants caused by the renovation.

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Do Vent-Free Gas Appliances Cause Mold Growth?

May 23, 2009

A study created by the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and performed by Risk Sciences, LLC found that vent-free gas products do not generate enough humidity levels to foster mold growth. In the study, gas products were left on for twice as long as they were normally used according to a previous customer survey. After 100,000 stages and steps, it was shown that the relative humidity did not increase past 70% in 99% of cases. The study took into account factors like room volume, air exchange rate, temperature, initial relative humidity, and normal human activities.

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The Decline and Death of Dan Pauluk

May 21, 2009

By this time Dan’s doctor found his body infected with Stachybotrys and Aspergillus. Aspergillus is particularly pathogenic to humans. It had formed colonies in his body and was growing, feeding off his organic material in his body. Sores formed on his arms and legs. The Aspergillus may have opened the doorway to allow the Stachybotrys toxins to effect him to a grater degree.

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Mold Scam Alert: Encapsulation, Sealants, and Mold Paint

May 18, 2009

Also called mold sealant or mold paint, encapsulation is the process of treating mold with a product that “glues” the mold in place so it cannot release any spores – rendering the mold powerless. This works to some extent, but encapsulation is not completely effective and should never be the sole means of remediation. Encapsulation is sometimes relied upon as a crutch and to compensate for a poor or rushed mold removal job.

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Is Your Doctor’s Prescription Making You Worse?

May 16, 2009

Our bodies consist of a constant struggle between mold and bacteria. This struggle is normal and we are supposed to have a certain level of mold and a certain level of mold-fighting bacteria that balance each other out. Antibiotics can disturb this balance, allowing mold to gain the upper hand.

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The Mold Inside You

May 14, 2009

Mold infections occur from certain species called “body temperature molds.” These molds can survive at a normal body temperature, usually 98.6F. These molds are responsible for fungal infections including ring worm, athlete’s foot, Candida yeast infections, valley fever, and most common sinus infections.

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Mold Costs BOE Millions

May 7, 2009

8,000 gallons of water, 280 workers on administration leave, and $29 million. Rather than proactively trying to solve the problem, BOE has taken a reactive stance by throwing money at each incident as they occur. There are “air scrubbers” to clean particulates out of the air, and dehumidifiers pumping hot air into the walls to dry out any water that seeped in. Meanwhile, they are conducting “air tests” just to be sure which floors have mold and which floors do not.

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Is Mycotoxicosis Posing as Alzheimer’s Disease?

May 5, 2009

At the present time, an autopsy is the only test that can confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. It’s very possible that some people diagnosed with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may actually just have a mold problem.

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Mold or Child Abuse? – The Verdict

May 4, 2009

If Brandi Gallishaw is innocent, then an innocent woman’s life has been turned upside down by mold and our ignorance about the dangerous health effects of mold. Rather than mold being used as a scapegoat, mold is the true threat and victims like Brandi Gallishaw are taking the blame for mold.

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