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If you are wondering what mold is, Dr. Mold has the answers. Black mold is a greenish-black fungus found worldwide that colonizes particularly well in high-cellulose material like dry wall, carpet, wall paper, fiber-board, ceiling tiles, thermal insulation, etc. The fungus (black mold), before drying, is wet and slightly slimy to touch. The toxic mold grows in areas where the relative humidity is over 55%. This particular type of fungus does not grow on plastic, vinyl, concrete products, or ceramic tiles. It is not found in the green mold on bread or the black mold on the shower tiles. The toxic mold environmental risk may be one of the next major real estate “due diligence” concerns, especially in property development areas where major flooding has occurred.

If you’ve experienced a flood and you’re still unsure as to what mold is, you need us to evaluate and determine if you need mold removal. Molds cause havoc on your immune system and can lead to serious illnesses.

 

If you think you might have molds in your home, inhaling or touching toxic mold may cause health problems. We are trained professionals, equipped to inspect for mold in your home, for a safer and healthier lifestyle.

 

The seriousness of mold, and legalities

 

The big-money mold award came from a landmark 1999 Texas lawsuit in which homeowner Melinda Ballard sued her insurer for $100 million after her family allegedly got sick from mold contamination. The New York Times Magazine  ran photos of workers in hazard suits combing through her mold-infested Texas mansion. In June 2001, a jury awarded Ballard $32 million, including $12 million in punitive damages, $5 million for mental anguish, and nearly $9 million for attorney fees.

 

Within months, mold lawsuits proliferated, fed by an uncritical media. Television personality Ed McMahon sued for $20 million, claiming fungus in his home killed his dog;  his case ultimately settled for $7 million.  Activist Erin Brockovich went to court over mold in the $6 million home she bought with proceeds from her hit movie. Personal injury attorneys are ready and willing to accept mold cases.  Dr. Mold   can verify, and certify the air quality of any home, apartment, business, or any property.

 

 

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