Litigation

New York Task Force To Examine Mold Exposure

By Michael Kaplen

The first meeting of the New York State Mold Task Force will be held today in Latham, New York.  The task force was created to examine and report to the governor and legislature the magnitude of the mold problem in New York State, current knowledge about this problem, illnesses that it causes and possible future actions by the health department and legislature.

Mold exposure is a growing problem in New York and throughout the country.  In addition to respiratory problems including asthma attacks and other breathing problems, mold exposure is also a cause of cognitive dysfunction and memory loss.

There are currently no state wide standards addressing mold including even a definition of what qualifies as hazardous mold, acceptable exposure limits or the proper manner of mold remediation.  Hopefully the panel will address these issues.

Full post as published by Brain Injury News and Information on December 04, 2007 (boomark / email).