Court Certifies Class of Louisiana School Children Alleging Harm From Mold Exposure

CHALMETTE, La. - A Louisiana trial court ruled on Aug. 10 that there are sufficient potential plaintiffs to support class certification in a mold exposure case brought on behalf of elementary school students. Cardon v. Chalmette Christian Academy, No. 104-284 (La. 34th Jud. Dist. Ct., St. Bernard Parish).

Barry M. Cardon and Rebecca T. Dauterive filed a lawsuit in May in St. Bernard Parish District Court against Chalmette Christian Academy and unnamed 'others,' alleging their children and other present and former students were harmed by exposure to mold at school.

Cardon moved for class certification and Judge Manuel A. …