Contractor Claims That Others Are to Blame for Teachers' Mold-Related Illnesses

MADISON, Wis. - A construction contractor named as a defendant in a class action filed by teachers that have allegedly suffered personal injuries as a result of mold infestation at their Wisconsin school have responded to the complaint claiming that negligence of others, including the school district itself, is to blame for the alleged injuries. Mary Conroy, et al., v. Westra Construction, Inc., et al., No. 02 CV 0821 (Wis. Cir., Dane Cty.).

In answers and affirmative defenses to the class action filed April 24, Westra Construction Inc. denies that it is responsible for causing the mold contamination and resulting …