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Sweeping Public Housing Needs Study (HUD) Gets Under Way – CAS FAS will assess condition of portfolio & funding needs

From the article – “More than 550 properties operated by 140 separate public housing authorities in 39 states and territories will be inspected in the next five months to assess the condition and needs of the public housing portfolio.” “Together … Continue reading

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Lawyer: Chinese drywall makers may ignore suits – New Orleans, LA

By CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press writer Sep 28, 2009   NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers representing homeowners and homebuilders who used drywall suspected of causing corrosion and possible health risks say they expect Chinese companies that made the wallboard to … Continue reading

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New Orleans family loses FEMA trailer suit & Why CDC Responded With ‘Lack of Urgency’ to Formaldehyde Warnings – top government officials worried about lawsuits from the beginning

New Orleans family loses FEMA trailer suit By Matt Robinson Excerpt “Absent from the defense table was FEMA, the federal agency responsible for the disaster housing program. Last year, Judge Engelhardt denied class-action status to Alexander and thousand of other … Continue reading

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Tenant loses battle with mold – Bull Creek Village Apartments at Ridgecrest Estates

Note – This situation is very similar to ours at Toxic Mold Infested Jefferson Lakes Apartments managed by Riverstone Residential. Strong odors and mold growth on anything that is in the apartment.   Several types of toxin producing molds that can affect health. … Continue reading

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TAYLOR’S EXPERTS EXPOSE MASSIVE TOXIC CONTAMINATION IN GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL – ROSWELL, NM

In Roswell, NM, parent Paul Taylor III filed a lawsuit to have the local high school building tested thoroughly, after his daughter and other occupants fell ill while attending school there. The school district would not allow it without a … Continue reading

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