Archive for October 2007
Ex-tenants say mold caused ailments, death
October 30, 2007, 5:16 amAs more people become aware of just how nasty an impact mold infestation can have, the more stories emerge that add to the chorus of tragedy. Here’s an article from The Tuscon Citizen:
The wall outside the bedroom where Ezekiel Mark Bullis spent all five weeks of his brief life in 2001 still weeps black mold.
Streaks of peppery mold seep from underneath slats of siding on the two-story-high wall at The Overlook at Pantano apartment complex, 1800 S. Pantano Road, a 443-unit complex south of East 22nd Street.
The official cause of Ezekiel’s death is listed as sudden infant death syndrome, but his grandmother blames the mold that infested her apartment.
“At first I thought, ‘Mold can’t do this to a person,’” Rachael Bullis said. “But we went and did research, and we found that it can. That’s when we started putting two and two together.”
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Funding for research into the health effects of mold exposure
October 30, 2007, 5:13 amHere’s a note from the Business Courier of Cincinnati that announces funding for some worthwhile research:
Several environmental health studies planned at the University of Cincinnati will benefit from $1.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Tiina Reponen, a professor of environmental health, received more than $785,000 to analyze the health effects of mold exposure in children under age 6. Her goal is to find a solution to maladies cause by mold, including asthma and allergic rhinitis.
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Homeowner burglarized after moving out because of mold
October 19, 2007, 10:23 amThis is a seriously depressing story. Talk about taking advantage of someone in the face of tragedy. Here’s a quote from an article published by MySA.com:
A homeowner who was evacuated from his San Antonio Housing Authority home because of mold returned to his home to find all his things had been stolen.
Pedro De Los Santos says SAHA is to blame for the burglary, because officials didn’t keep their promise to keep his home safe.
Los Santos bought his home on Precious Street through a government-funded program in December but was only able to live in it for two months. Mold caused his son to get sick and forced the family to move out.
“He’s still seeing doctors, but you know, we don’t know what could happen in five years, you know. We don’t know what could happen,” De Los Santos said.
SAHA is paying for an apartment for De Los Santos and his family, but he returned to the home recently to find it had been burglarized.
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Mold Can Be a Problem Long After Floodwaters Recede
October 17, 2007, 10:22 amHere’s a recent press release from FEMA with advice for home owners after flooding:
ROCKFORD, Ill. — It is common for mold problems to appear five to six weeks after a flood, but Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) officials say you can take steps to combat mold growth and its potential to cause serious health problems and structural damage to homes.
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Understanding the symptoms of mold
October 10, 2007, 5:57 amMold is a serious health problem, but the health risks of exposure to black mold have only recently come to light. Before, doctors thought that these were symptoms of other illnesses. The role that black mold exposure plays in these symptoms is just beginning to be fully studied.
Here are some common symptoms of black mold exposure that are often mistaken.
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American Mold Guard, Inc. Announces Resignation of CEO
October 7, 2007, 6:00 amSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — American Mold Guard, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMGI), a provider of long-term antimicrobial surface treatment services to builders of single- and multi-family homes and to healthcare facilities and other institutions, announced today that Thomas Blakeley, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from all officer and director positions with the Company. Mr. Blakeley has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Mold Guard (AMG) since founding AMG in January 2003. Mark Davidson, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, will be assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer and has been named to American Mold Guard’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Davidson has served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since August 2005 and its President since June 2006. From April 2004 to July 2005, Mr. Davidson served as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Davidson served in leadership positions with large and small public and private companies.
“American Mold Guard appreciates Tom’s many contributions to the company and wish him well,” said Frank Brandenberg, Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. “Given the unique issues that the company faces in the current new construction market, the Board concluded that a change in focus and management direction was in the best interest of the company,” added Mr. Brandenberg.
Mr. Brandenberg further stated, “The Board of Directors looks forward to continuing to work with Mr. Davidson and the other members of the company’s management team as we move forward in our efforts to grow the business.”
For more information on the terms of Mr. Blakeley’s separation arrangements, see AMG’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed concurrently with the issuance of this release.
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Students protest mold at Westview High School
October 2, 2007, 10:02 amThe outrage around mold continues to grow, especially as people understand the full impact that it can have on their health and well-being. Here’s a great story from the Jackson Sun that describes students standing up and taking action to protect themselves:
More than 80 students, some wearing paper face masks, held a demonstration outside of Westview High School this morning to protest a mold problem they believe is making them sick.The protest falls just days after the parents of a Westview student filed a lawsuit against the school system, Superintendent Richard Barber, H&M Construction Inc., air quality professionals and Weakley County following their son’s illness. The parents believe his illness is connected to mold he was exposed to while attending school.
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