Below are some of the breaking stories recently uploaded to the COLUMNS-Mold Website.
 
 
Texas Homeowners Waived Right to Arbitration
The state high court ruled that homeowners waived a contractual right to arbitrate by engaging in substantial litigation.

Mill Worker Given Compensation for Fungicide Exposure
A mill worker sought benefits for health problems she blamed on exposure to fungicides used to prevent mold in lumber.

Court Rejects Calif. Remediator's Claim As 'Prevailing Party'
A California appellate court rejected a claim for $182,760 in attorneys' fees as the prevailing party in a lawsuit over mold.

Appellate Court Says Appraisal Order Did Not Require A Stay
A trial court was not obligated to grant an insurer's motion for a stay after ordering an appraisal of mold and fire damage.

5th Circuit Cites Recent Opinion in Affirming Coverage Denial
The court cited its own recent holding in affirming a lower court that denied coverage for Texas homeowners.