Texas Court Says Tenant's Claims Are Late and Unsupported

FORT WORTH, Texas - A federal judge ruled on June 17 that even if claims against a former landlord had been timely filed, the supporting declaration from a physician was insufficient to link the plaintiff's illness to mold exposure. Bryant v. Metric Property Management Inc., No. 4:03-CV-212-Y. (N.D. Texas).

Thomas Bryant complained that he suffered rashes, chronic pain and other problems after being exposed to mold in an apartment he moved into in late October or early November 2000. Bryant said he first visited his primary care physician for treatment, and later was examined by Dr. William J. Rea of …