Experts Dispute Whether Mold Caused N.Y. Tenant's Injuries

NEW YORK - A New York trial court has ordered a personal injury case to trial after finding that factual issues of notice and causation preclude summary judgment. Daitch v. Naman, No. 0126968/2002 (N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Cty.).

Lawrence Daitch contends that a negligent renovation project in his building caused hazardous particles and mold to contaminate his apartment and had an adverse effect on his health.

Daitch sued Alf Naman, the owner of his Park Avenue townhouse, managing agent Kizner Associates, and contractor Edson USA Inc. in New York County Supreme Court in 2002. The defendants filed various cross-claims against …