La. Class Settles Claims Against School for $290,000

CHALMETTE, La. - A class of students alleging injury from classroom exposure to mold has reportedly agreed to a $290,000 settlement with their school. Cardon v. Chalmette Christian Academy, No. 104-284 (La. 34th Jud. Dist. Ct., St. Bernard Parish).

Counsel for the Chalmette Christian Academy students confirmed the proposed settlement and said the parties are awaiting a hearing date for the necessary court approval.

Madro Bandaries, one of the students' attorneys, said that only five students have filed claims, but there are approximately 300 potential claimants. He attributed the small number of claims to the dispersal of students after …