Mold Litigation

Oklahoma Mold Contamination Lawyers

Toxic Mold Litigation in Oklahoma County and Beyond

Black mold or other molds cause a range of sinus problems, lung ailments and other serious illness in those who are sensitive. Mold damage can also be indicative of serious structural damage. Shoddy construction, poor design, or use of inferior materials are often the root cause of the moisture penetration that feeds these dangerous molds.

The Shelton Voorhees Law Group is recognized as a leader in mold litigation on behalf of homeowners and commercial building owners in central Oklahoma. We have a solid record of holding builders, manufacturers, sellers, and insurers responsible for health effects and property damage resulting from mold growth.

Our Oklahoma City law firm has obtained substantial settlements and verdicts in toxic mold litigation and construction defects litigation. Contact us today to arrange your case evaluation at 405-213-0236.

All homeowner and commercial policies contain a specific exclusion for damages caused by mold. However, water damage is usually covered. Since you cannot have mold without water intrusion, our skilled lawyers have had significant success in forcing insurance companies to pay for toxic mold injuries or mold-related property damage under the covered provisions for water damage.

A Potentially Deadly Invasion

Mold is a naturally occurring organism that has existed almost since the beginning of time. Even the Bible contains a discussion of mold contamination and remedies employed over three thousand years ago. (See Leviticus 14: 33-57).

Most molds are not hazardous to healthy individuals, although prolonged or excessive exposure can cause or aggravate asthma or other allergies. It is the excessive growth of these water-loving molds which could be harmful, and in some cases fatal. Molds can produce chemicals called mycotoxins that can cause illness in sensitive people. Exposure to mycotoxins may occur by ingestion (transfer from hands to mouth), dermal transfer, or by inhaling spores or mycotoxins.

The Knowledge and Resources for Toxic Mold Litigation

Toxic mold litigation attorney Douglas Shelton has practiced law for twenty-six years. He is the Oklahoma Bar Association’s representative member of the Joint Task Force on Mold and Mold Remediation, created by joint resolution of the Oklahoma Legislature. He frequently teaches and lectures for other attorneys and the public on toxic mold litigation.

Shelton Voorhees Law Group has access to mold experts, medical experts, and construction experts to help demonstrate the harm and the pinpoint the cause. When a Certified Industrial Hygienist tests for the presence of mold, he will concentrate not only on the identification of any mold present, but also on the contrast between the amount of mold spores found in the air outside the house and the level of spores inside. It is when the mold becomes out of balance that problems can occur.

Potential Causes of Actions

• Violation of the Oklahoma Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act
• Home Repair Fraud Act
• Consumer Protection Act
• Negligence and negligence per se
• Fraud or misrepresentation
• Products liability
• Punitive damages

Potential Defendants

• Sellers or Realtors who concealed or failed to disclose mold issues
• Home inspectors and professionals hired to find mold who failed to do so
• Insurance carriers and insurance agents
• Plumbers, roofers, carpenters, other workmen
• Developers and general contractors
• Architects and engineers
• Construction materials manufacturers, distributors and suppliers
• Property maintenance and management companies

Potential Damages

• Direct damage claims, including repair or replacement
• Loss of use of property / diminution of value
• Additional living expenses or relocation expenses
• Investigation and testing expenses (past and future)
• Mold remediation expenses

Medical Expenses

• Permanent or temporary disabilities
• Sick Building Syndrome
• Loss of earnings potential
• Loss of enjoyment
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Punitive damages

Serving Central Oklahoma: Call Us Today at 405-213-0236

Contact Shelton Voorhees Law Group to discuss your possible toxic mold claim against a builder or to protect your company's potential liability.