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An entire family became ill as a result of defective construction of a basement. Defects in the construction and waterproofing material allowed moisture to penetrate basement and fostered the growth of toxic mold and bacteria. Contractor tried to conceal the water leak by installing, and hiding, a pan to catch the ongoing leaks until homeowner found the drip pan during forensic investigation of the premises. Exposures caused severe neurological, gastrointestinal and cognitive

We are thrilled to announce a significant victory in a complex case concerning toxic mold exposure. In November 2022, Strongin, LLP was entrusted by our client, who had endured years of living with toxic mold, bacteria, and other contaminants within her apartment. The devastating consequences of this exposure resulted in life-altering pulmonological injuries for our client. Determined to provide our client with unwavering support and the highest level of legal representation,

Plaintiff sustained life-altering injuries after being exposed to toxic mold while living at the home she rented with her husband in San Clemente, CA. Plaintiff and her husband moved into a home that the owners knew, and failed to disclose, had a history of leaks. Although the roof was eventually repaired, the owners of th home never took the important steps of removing the wet building materials, including drywall and portions of the ceiling, that had become wet or damp when

Sore Losers: The Irvine Company Files Baseless Appeal Against Former Tenant After Moving Him Into An Apartment at Antivo Los Olivos Containing Toxic Mold; Nic Yavelak Seeks Help With Legal Expenses With GoFundMe Page. Nic Yavelak In a not so surprising development, the Irvine Company, under its Limited Liability Company, Antivo Los Olivos, has chosen to appeal the verdict despite a resounding jury decision holding them accountable for Nic Yavelak’s injuries and damages. This

Experienced painter, Gregory Simcoe, developed symptoms, including contact dermatitis, cough, dizziness, and memory recall issues after he used Bond’s One Time Exterior Wood Treatment to refinish the wood exterior of the Grassini Winery in Santa Barbara. After rejecting Bond Distributing’s offer to settle the case for $25,000, Eric Strongin and the team at Strongin, LLP, took the matter to a Santa Barbara jury and obtained a judgment, which after costs are added, will be in e

Eric Strongin Attorney of Strongin, LLP - KTLA News Features Attorney Eric Strongin February 20, 2020 - KTLA News Features Attorney Eric Strongin and West Hollywood Clients in Toxic Mold Matter

The Irvine Company, and its LLC, Antivo Los Olivos, took it personally when its former tenant, Nic Yavelak, made a claim against it after discovering that the Irvine Company allowed hidden mold to grow behind cabinets and within the HVAC closet in his apartment several months before he discovered the problem. The Irvine Company lawyers argued that the leak that caused the mold growth in the apartment happened in June 2018 and that the Irvine Company acted promptly in response

Win After 10-Day Jury Trial For Laguna Beach Tenant For Landlord’s Failure to Deal Properly With Moisture and Mold A firm client rented a newly rebuilt home in Laguna Beach. Shortly after moving into the property, she discovered what she believed to be mold growing in one of the cabinets in the garage of the home, and she reported it to the property manager. Defendants hired a handyman to address the issue. Plaintiff filed suit against the landlord and property manager allegi