Tag Archives: Toxic Mold

Sacramento – Leave troubled building, Board of Equalization chief urges – Why? Mold has now been discovered on every floor

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Sharon Kramer

Note – We read about government agencies being moved out of buildings or buildings having to be remediated (as they should) because of the danger to the health of the employees from toxins (produced by molds) yet we (myself,daughter & her … Continue reading →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: U.S. House of Representatives – Committee on Homeland Security – FEMA Trailer Auction Should Be Stopped

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Sharon Kramer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 13, 2010  January 13, 2010 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding news that mobile homes and trailers from Hurricane Katrina are … Continue reading →

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Orion Drilling pays $10,000 in back wages – employee fired after complaining to management about being exposed to MOLD in the workplace – settlement with US Department of Labor

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Sharon Kramer

Fanny S. Chirinos January 11, 2010 CORPUS CHRISTI — A former employee of Corpus Christi-based Orion Drilling Co. was paid $10,000 in back wages as a result of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor. The employee was fired … Continue reading →

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Stimulus funds aiding companies fined for pollution (Boeing), accused of fraud (Granite Construction) & AIMCO – a major apartment owner based in Denver – offered $13 million in tax credits – paid $3 million to settle a lawsuit over complaints that it operated mold and rodent-infested buildings

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Sharon Kramer

Resident Dorothy Peterson said she was considering protesting the stimulus assistance to AIMCO. “If they really wanted to make sure that low income housing was built properly and for residents that were going to be treated like human beings, then … Continue reading →

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Interesting story for the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency to check out – Concerns about Eastbrook apartments – Wilmington Housing Authority – High levels of mold prompted authority to move residents out

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Sharon Kramer

Note – Millions of dollars went to Jefferson Lakes Apartments in Baton Rouge, Louisiana even AFTER mold reports confirmed mold infestation in many apartments.  More information at the end of this article.  katy Submitted by WWAY on 6 January 2010 In tonight’s Troubleshooters … Continue reading →

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