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 [...]

Updated with more information – Political Action Committee – NAA – files Amicus Brief in mold case (two infant deaths in mold filled apt – Wasatch Prop Mgmt) citing US Chamber/ACOEM ‘litigation defense report’ to disclaim health effects of indoor mold & limit financial risk for industry

 “Changes in construction methods have caused US buildings to become perfect petri dishes for mold and bacteria to flourish when water is added.  Instead of warning the public and teaching physicians that the buildings were causing illness; in 2003 the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform, a think-tank, and a workers comp physician trade organization mass marketed [...]

Political Action Committee – NAA – files Amicus Brief in mold case (two infant deaths in mold filled apt – Wasatch Prop Mgmt) citing US Chamber/ACOEM ‘litigation defense report’ to disclaim health effects of indoor mold & limit financial risk for industry

“Changes in construction methods have caused US buildings to become perfect petri dishes for mold and bacteria to flourish when water is added. Instead of warning the public and teaching physicians that the buildings were causing illness; in 2003 the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform, a think-tank, and a workers comp physician [...]