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100			_aKrizan, W.
245			_aMould lawsuits have industry feeling vulnerable as larger projects are eyed
260			_c2003
490			_aEngineering News Record _v250(12) 31 March 2003, 24-26(3)
520			_aLooks at the problem of the increasing number of law suits in the US concerning "Stachybotrys" mould. Examines "Ballard v Fire Insurance Exchange" (345th District Court Travis County, Texas June 2001) where a water leak in a house left untreated led to a mould infestation, leaving the house uninhabitable. Ballard was awarded several million dollars, which highlighted the upcoming issues for insurers. Recommends contractors keep better documentation and management to forestall future legislative problems. The Texas Third District (Austin) Court of Appeals 19 December 2002 reduced the level of damages awarded. For further information see www.courts.net/tx/index.html.
590			_aABS
650			_aMOULD
650			_aSTACHYBOTRYS CHARTARUM
650			_aCOMPENSATION
650			_aBALLARD V FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
650			_aTOXIC MOULD
650			_aINSURANCE CLAIMS
650			_aUNITED STATES
690			_aHealth and safety _96244
700			_aAngelo, W.
700			_aTuchman, J.
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999			_c72590 _d72590