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Florida businessman guilty, falsifies mold reports

shamel — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:41:11 +0000

Patrick Bock has been convicted of racketeering. After a two-week trial, the jury found him guilty in the operations of his former toxic mold removal company in Florida. Attorney Lev Evans said the jury had little patience for the scammer who took advantage of hurricane victims from 2004 to 2007. Bock says he had no criminal intent, but does accept responsibility for his actions.

Florida businessman falsifies toxic mold reports

shamel — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:02:30 +0000

A Florida businessman is on trial for falsifying toxic mold reports. Patrick Bock of Vero Beach is accused of preying on the toxic mold fears of residents and businesses following the back-to-back hurricanes in 2004. His mold eradication company faces criminal charges associated with racketeering and workers compensations fraud. Bock denies the allegations.

Homeowners haunted by drywall from China

shamel — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:08:29 +0000

Toxic drywall is haunting hundreds of homeowners and apartment dwellers. American construction companies used the drywall from China because it was plentiful and cheap, mainly during the U. S. housing boom when building materials were in short supply. The drywall is believed to give off fumes that corrode copper pipes, blacken jewelry and silverware, and possibly sicken people.

US Senator addressing toxic drywall from China

shamel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:17:34 +0000

Toxic drywall from China is a growing concern. Senator Bill Nelson, who is allergic to mold and mildew, became congested and hoarse within moments of entering some of the Florida homes. The senator believes the manufacturers of the material should be responsible for correcting the problem and not necessarily the builders.

Related video from a Fox news affiliate reports on the enormous implications of the toxic drywall issue …

Toxic mold lawsuits filed by Florida courthouse staff

shamel — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:47:47 +0000

Toxic mold lawsuits have been filed against Broward County courthouse. Five employees say the building made them sick and caused serious respiratory problems. Water damage from hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005 are believed to have contributed to the mold problem. The lawsuit stated that the courthouse was a `very sick’ building according to air samples taken.

Hurricane causes toxic mold damage to Texas homes

shamel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:07:57 +0000

Hurricane Dolly has created toxic mold build-up in a Penitas TX home. Ruth Duran’s walls are black from mold, while her three children are stricken by fever and vomiting. Her doctor advised her to quickly make repairs or find new housing before the toxic mold causes more health problems for her family. Water flooded her home for four weeks, leaving it a moldy mess that she’s still struggling to clean up.