Mold Courtroom Update
 
Court Affirms Judgment for State Farm
The insurer paid $137,000 under a reservation of rights but cited the policy's mold exclusion in rejecting more claims.

Mich. Court Dismisses Whistleblower Claim But Allows Others
A federal judge said personal injury claims are not precluded by the state's workers' compensation scheme.

Judge's Family Wants GSA to Turn Over Courthouse Records
The family of a magistrate judge who died in 2006 from a pulmonary illness wants records and correspondence on mold.

Court Affirms $94,222 Award of Fees and Costs to Landlord
The court affirmed judgment and fees for a landlord who successfully defended against tenants' negligence claims.

Infant Can Add Defendants But Mother's Claim Untimely
A New York court has granted an infant plaintiff leave to add property management defendants to a personal injury lawsuit.

N.Y. Contractor Can Raise Defense to Injury Claims
The court agreed with a home improvement contractor that the timeliness of plaintiff's claims is still at issue.