Neighbors Sue Neighbors Over Drifting Mold, Lead Fumes during Renovation

NEW YORK - A New York appellate court on May16 affirmed denial of summary judgment for townhouse owners who say they shouldn't be liable for any alleged releases of mold and lead paint during their home renovation. Wohlgemuth v. Lang Construction, et al., 2005 NY Slip Op 04031 (N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 2nd Dept.).

Olivia Wohlgemuth alleges that she, her infant child, and a resident office tenant were injured by exposure to mold spores and lead paint during renovation that took place at an adjoining townhouse belonging to Laurel E. Watts and Torrance W. Robinson. She says the infant's lead …