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Mold Litigation
Toxic mold litigation has become a common thing in the courts over the past decade, even though science is lagging behind in being able to successfully connect the dots between all the actual health effects and health risks associated with … Continue reading
More about Mold and your Environment
Fungi is pretty much indigenous to where ever it turns up. As an opportunistic life form, it can turn up anywhere there is moisture and cellulose, indoors or outdoors. There are hundreds of molds just outside your door, though in … Continue reading
Saturated Carpet: How to fix
Another question from the BYEBYEMOLD Archive We have a basement play area for our kids that took in several dozen gallons of rain water over the weekend. We are concerned now in drying the carpeting and padding that we have … Continue reading
A Mycotoxin Primer
Beware the mycotoxin. It can pass through cell walls, disrupt processes and cause damage. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by microfungi. Mycotoxins can cause disease and death. Collectively, diseases caused by mycotoxins are called mycotoxicoses. There are two types of … Continue reading
Mold Victim Wins Rights
Mayor Robert Thompson Dies after Mold Exposure
Panama City lawyer Mayor Robert Thompson died after mold exposure. Read more here Check out ByeBye Mold Newsbytes, a collection of mold news and views.
Preventing Mold-related Problems in the Indoor Workplace
Osha publishes a guide “that provides basic information about mold, mold sources, and building-related illnesses. Brief discussions are included on building design considerations for healthy indoor air, as well as building evaluation and sampling for mold. However, detailed information about … Continue reading
Mold and Recordkeeping
If you have mold damage that might be related to a lawsuit, then you should seriously consider getting tested for mold. It isn’t that testing for mold is essential to remediation. BUT if you think you might end up in … Continue reading
Can you have black or any mold that causes illness and not visually see it?
Another question from the BYEBYEMOLD Archive Yes, of course. Just as you don’t normally see the agents that cause other infections, the source of mold may not be visible. The spores themselves are very small. Plus there are parts of … Continue reading
Stachybotrys Chartarum Immortalized in Plush
Ordinarily we don’t approve of cultivating Stachybotrys Chartarum, the evil mold that has been known to victimize infants, asthmatics, those with vulnerable immune systems as well as being known for chowing down on moisture-prone houses, but this guy is just … Continue reading
From the Archives of Bye Bye Mold: Could there be mold in my Furnace?
I had my basement finished in my old home this past winter. Suddenly there is a mold smell in the furnace room that appears dry. The duct work and furnace are 3 1/2 yrs old. The duct work was cleaned … Continue reading
Tenants Fear Mold in Moldy Wet Miami 1420 NW Third St
The building at 1420 NW Third St is plagued with problems from hot water to holes in the ceiling in spite of rent over $500+ a month. One tenant’s shower is so badly rotted sheetrock fell on the tenant while … Continue reading
Arbitration Award for Kentucky Mold Sufferers.
A Kentucky lawsuit alleges “clear and convincing evidence of fraud in that LUV Homes intentionally concealed the presence of mold, mold damage and water damage in the mobile home unit sold to the Cranks.” He said the damage was painted … Continue reading
Appeals Court says Mold case can go forward
Title Url Author Summary Better Science Means More Toxic Mold Lawsuits Reuters Stephanie Rabiner Last week we talked about the this mold case, The case is Cornell v. 360 West 51st Street Realty et al., New York State Supreme Court, … Continue reading
First the Rain, Then the Mold–Hawaii Braces for the Clean-up
With all the flood damage to private property, there are a lot of homes and businesses being examined to determine the extent of the damage. As we know, water damage today leads to mold tomorrow. The restoration companies are hopping, … Continue reading
EPA Says 10 things about Mold
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth … Continue reading
Where is my mold coming from and how do I get rid of it?
From the archive of ByebyeMold Question i moved into my apt six months ago, it looked clean when i moved in but ever since then, all of the perishable food I buy grows mold within days, the same mold grows … Continue reading
Is spraying enough?
From the archive of ByebyeMold Question My apt had mold in hall area & bedroom closet. Maintenance sprayed & some returned.Also, we just discovered mold in vents in bedroom & wet spots on ceilng & wall. 2 family members got … Continue reading
Do you have to leave a Moldy Trailer?
From the archive of ByebyeMold Question IF MOLD IN YOUR HOME HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED,& YOU’RE CONSTANTLY GETTING SICK,DOES THAT ALSO MEAN CLOTHING & PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING IN THE TRAILER IS CONTAMINATED? IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO REMOVE THE MOLD,DO … Continue reading
FAQ: Teacher Exposed to Mold in The Classroom
From the archive of ByebyeMold Question I was exposed to several molds beginning ~1998 at the school in which I taught. Could I possibly still have “mycotoxins” in my system? Can I be tested for this somewhere and somehow? I … Continue reading
FAQ: What Are Renter’s Rights When it Comes to Mold?
From the archive of ByebyeMold A renter asks What Are Renter’s Rights When it Comes to Mold? Renters rights can be a sticky legal question so first remember that we don’t give legal advice. It all depends on 1. your … Continue reading
Indiana Apartments Subject to Mold infestation, Possible Lawsuits
Ulocladium is considered a a major allergen Mold examiners inspected three Kensard Manor units. According to the inspectors analysis, all mold discussed in the media has been properly remediated. A number of residents have moved out due to illness blamed … Continue reading
Ill Resident of Moldy Albany Housing Contemplates Settlement
Albany Housing Authority has said that 160-unit North Albany Homes on the city’s far northern border is plagued by a construction defect that allows water to seep behind siding and windows. It’s a problem the AHA is trying to fix … Continue reading
Skidmore College Mold
Tests reveal mold in one room at Skidmore College. Remediation begins next week.
Hotel Sued for Exposing Guest to Mold
Park Management Group and Sun Suites are being sued for making a woman sick from exposure to Toxic Mold. Tests confirm that the room was moldy, and it was recommended that she not stay in the room. On Aug. 3, … Continue reading
Control the moisture, control the mold
For mold prevention, you need to control the moisture. It is not just unsightly. Mold can impact your home value, and your health. Mold can cause common respiratory symptoms, or ongoing symptoms of asthma and upper respiratory infection. Thousands of … Continue reading
Toxic Mold Lawsuit Funding
Victims of mold infestation who have legal representation can borrow on the strength of the lawsuit, especially when there is illness, in cases of toxic mold when someone is responsible for the illness due to negligence or lack of due … Continue reading
Toxic Mold Video
The video refers to allergic responses to mold and the need to have mold professionally removed. If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.
Recognize this? Signs of Mold
You will be able to smell it before you see it. You will smell the mustiness. You will smell the dampness. You may sneeze. Sneeze….! You may see visible growth in any colors—brown, gray, green, pink or the well known … Continue reading
Mold Allergy and Toxicity
You should know that the mold you see on a surface is literally the tip of the iceberg. The roots of the mold lie deep in its ground, whether it is sheetrock, wood or other permeable organic. The only time … Continue reading