Neighbors Absolved of Dispersing Mold Spores Via Attic Fan

MINEOLA, N.Y. - A couple who proved to a court's satisfaction they didn't own their house during the offending time period were granted summary judgment on claims they intentionally directed mold spores from an attic fan to a neighboring home. Bowes v. Healy, No. 009944/2003 (N.Y. Supr., Nassau Cty.).

New York Supreme Court Justice F. Dana Winslow ruled on Aug. 6 that Michael and Debra Healy proved to the court's satisfaction they didn't own the home during the period in which neighbors Craig Bowes and Elizabeth Feudale complained of mold contamination.

Michael Healy's mother, Doris Healy, owned the East Northport …