Jones v. Steve Jones Auto Group (Re: Exposure to mold in the workplace) – findings of fact that Plaintiff’s exposure to mold at his place of work caused his illness – disability approved by North Carolina Court of Appeals

Jones v. Steve Jones Auto Group
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
Filed November 3, 2009
Van Camp, Meacham & Newman, PLLC, by Thomas M. Van Camp, for Plaintiff.
Brooks, Stephens & Pope, P.A., by Matthew P. Blake and James A. Barnes IV, for Defendants.
STEPHENS, Judge
I. Procedural History
On 3 January 2005, Plaintiff Steve R. Jones completed an Industrial Commission [...]

Toys to Toxic Waste: New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money

Washington, DC – As the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform holds their annual summit – an event dedicated to championing corporate misconduct and evading accountability – a new report released today details true stories of corporations that knew their products were dangerous, yet failed to act and protect consumers.
“They Knew and Failed To” details [...]

ToxLaw.com – VA Supreme Court has refused Drees Co.’s petition for appeal – Meng 1.4 million judgement – construction defects led to debilitating mold-related injuries

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court has refused The Drees Co.’s petition for appeal of a $1.4 million judgment that was awarded in March to a couple who claimed that construction defects led to debilitating mold-related injuries. Meng v. The Drees Co., No. 091484 (Va. Sup. Ct.)…
The couple charged that Drees failed to address [...]