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Mold Problem: Who to Sue? (Part 2)

October 5, 2009

A little prevention goes a long way. Many studies have shown that mold prevention costs almost nothing compared to how much damage mold can cause if left unchecked. We often look for someone else to blame when we ourselves are at fault for not taking care of our problems while we still have the chance. Mold never has to be a serious problem and will only present a danger to our health and homes when serious mistakes have been made and problems neglected.

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Family Discovers the True Meaning of Caveat Emptor

September 25, 2009

The Bennett family purchased the 12-year-old two-story home on Mother’s Day and within three weeks began experiencing problems. A heavy rain caused “buckets of water” to leak into the basement through the foundation. They soon discovered drenched building materials and rampant mold growth hidden behind insulation and vinyl siding.

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Senator Attempts to Rescue Moldy Courthouse

June 23, 2009

The problems with the courthouse were finally brought to light when U.S. Senator Bill Nelson visited the building after receiving numerous cries for help from building occupants. After seeing the mold and experiencing symptoms himself during his tour of the building he vowed to “raise Cain,” “stay on their doorstep,” and “beat the door down until they get some action.”

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