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How much money can you get from a mold lawsuit?
If you have mold-related losses (for a health-related problem or property damage), you might be able to sue your landlord in small claims court, if your claim is in the $3,000-$10,000 range, (the small claims court limit in most states).
Can you sue if you get sick from mold?
You may be able to file a lawsuit against your landlord if you become sick from mold exposure due to their negligent actions (or inactions). A family of three sued their apartment complex after the couple and their eight-year-old son began to suffer from respiratory illness.
Can you sue for mold exposure at work?
If you’re exposed to mold at work, it may be possible to file a workers compensation claim for your mold-related injury, or, in some circumstances, you can sue your employer directly.
Can long term mold exposure cause asthma?
Severe mold allergies cause more severe symptoms, including shortness of breath. Mold exposure may also worsen asthma or lung problems in people with preexisting lung conditions. A 2012 study found that infants and young children exposed to mold in the home had an increased risk of developing asthma by the age of 7.
How do you win a mold lawsuit?
Lawsuit against a large, national apartment company in San Diego Federal District Court alleging personal injuries as a result of water damage and mold exposure in an apartment in Vista, California. Primary claim was asthma of mother and son. Settlement of $150,000 won by San Diego mold lawyer Jeff LaFave.
How do you prove mold illness?
A blood test, sometimes called the radioallergosorbent test, can measure your immune system’s response to mold by measuring the amount of certain antibodies in your bloodstream known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.
Is mold in the workplace an OSHA violation?
Currently, there are no federal standards or recommendations, (e.g., OSHA, NIOSH, EPA) for airborne concentrations of mold or mold spores. Most typical indoor air exposures to mold do not present a risk of adverse health effects.
How do you prove mold exposure?
How are mold allergies and exposure diagnosed?
- Blood test. Your doctor takes a blood sample and then sends it to a laboratory to measure the number of certain antibodies, which can indicate your immune system’s sensitivity to different mold species.
- Skin prick test.
How does black mold affect babies?
Inhaling black mold spores exposes babies to mycotoxins. These are toxic substances produced by the mold. These can have harmful effects on babies including causing pulmonary hemorrhage. Babies that survive the adverse effects of mold in infancy are likely to be followed by the effects of the mycotoxins for a lifetime.
Can you test for mold exposure?
There are no proven tests that show when or where you may have been exposed to mold. However, your doctor may check for mold allergies by reviewing your symptoms and performing one of the following tests: Blood test.
Is mold a personal injury?
Commonly, a mold claim seeks to bring personal injury and property damage claims into a lawsuit seeking recovery for: 1) Construction defects; 2) Landlord/tenant breach of warranty of habitability; and 3) Failure to disclose defects in a real estate sale. Mold is a form of fungus.
How do you get tested for mold toxicity?
How are mold allergies and exposure diagnosed?
- Blood test. Your doctor takes a blood sample and then sends it to a laboratory to measure the number of certain antibodies, which can indicate your immune system’s sensitivity to different mold species.
- Skin prick test.