Tag Archives: Public Health

Amanda Bonnen Twitter Suit Thrown Out By Judge: Tweet ‘Too Vague’

1-20-10 The tweet that caused a 25-year-old Chicago renter to be sued last summer was deemed “too vague” by a Cook County judge today–causing the defamation suit to be thrown out. Horizon Group Management LLC filed a lawsuit in July … Continue reading

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Beloit City officials ask more tenants to leave Countryside Village Apartments – 2 top problems – MOLD INFESTATION & no heat

by STAN STRICKER Jan. 18, 2010    Beloit city officials are watching the progress of renovations at Countryside Village Apartments on Freeman Parkway closely. Almost a month ago, dozens of tenants were evacuated after much of the complex was posted … Continue reading

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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is lead plaintiff in Chinese drywall suit – Video

By Rebecca Mowbray, The Times-Picayune Saints coach Sean Payton is the lead plaintiff in a 591-page class action lawsuit against Knauf Plasterboard Tainjin Co. Ltd., a Chinese company that manufactured drywall that is believed to be corroding homes and making … Continue reading

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ToxicTrailers.com – selloff of FEMA trailers unfair – Many trailers tested high in formaldehyde

Friday, January 15, 2010 Becky Gillette FEMA|GSA are now auctioning off 100,000 FEMA trailers in large lots for an average of $100 for units the government paid tens of thousands for. Many of these trailers tested high in formaldehyde, and … Continue reading

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Riverstone Residential – Park Plaza – Bedbugs infest popular off-campus housing – “We believe the apartment management took the least expensive route instead of the most effective,” said attorney Lynn Clark

Carrie Johnston January 14, 2010 Adam Wickham/Portland State Vanguard Park Plaza Student residents of the Park Plaza are dealing with a rampant bedbug infestation and have contacted Student Legal and Mediation Services for help. “We believe the apartment management took … Continue reading

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