The New York County Supreme Court issued a decision on September 27, 2006, finding that current scientific evidence does not support a conclusion that mold or damp indoor environments cause illness. The lengthy decision was issued after an extensive hearing. This is a very important decision for all landlords, including cooperative and condominium boards, and indicates a growing trend among courts across the country to view evidence of mold-caused illnesses with increasing skepticism. In Fraser v. 301-52 Township Corp., the plaintiffs (husband, wife, and child) sued their cooperative for personal injuries allegedly caused by mold in their water-damaged apartment. The… Read more