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Lack of Adjusters Costs Insurance Company Half a Million

March 1, 2010

Augusta Mutual of Staunton did not have the staff to quickly handle the 2,000 claims that resulted from the storm. This was more claims than the company receives all year on average.

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Landlord Blames Tenants for Mold

February 23, 2010

John Sanford, the property owner, says that Lawson is moving out because she is evicted. He also noted that residents are partially to blame for mold and should take responsibility by doing things like “wiping windows after they shower to prevent mold growth.”

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Mold Whistleblower Provisions

February 15, 2010

The OSH Act of 1970 promotes healthful working conditions by enforcing standards and providing lawful protection to employees who report unhealthy workplaces. Section 11© of the Act prohibits any person from “discharging or in any manner retaliating against any employee because the employee has exercised rights under the Act.”

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