Mold Courtroom News Update

Ga. Court Orders Judgment for Insurer on Negligence Claim
The court found the carrier had no duty to approve a home contractor or warn residents of the possibility of mold.

Homebuyers Fail in Bid for Punitive Damages
They failed to prove that the former absentee owner was guilty of malice in allegedly hiding water and mold problems.

Court Rejects Tenants' Fee Application After Settlement
Tenants who successfully sued to force remediation but dropped a claim for damages were not entitled to attorney fees.

Judge Dismisses Property Damage Claims for Lack of Records
Condominium residents failed to document $383,473 in claimed damage to a basement and thousands of stored items.

N.Y. Court Excuses Tenants' Delay in Resuming Occupancy
The court rejected a landlord's effort to evict tenants because of their delay in resuming occupancy after mold remediation.