Inconsistencies in Mold-Related Claim Prompts Judgment

DOVER, Del. - According to a recent court opinion, inconsistencies in the claims of a homeowner regarding when she knew that her damages and health problems were the result of alleged negligence on the part of the defendants show that she did not file the complaint within the statute of limitations. Delores L. Salerno v. Servpro of Hockessin/Elsmere, Inc., and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, No. C.A. No. 02C-09-021 WLW (Del. Super. Ct., Kent Cty.).

In the Delaware Superior Court's May 19 Opinion and Order, the court noted that some of the plaintiff's allegations are inconsistent with her claims …