The Hidden Danger in Your Home or Workplace
When mold exposure leaves you sick, displaced, or facing property damage, you deserve more than a landlord’s silence or an insurer’s lowball offer. We hold negligent property owners, builders, and landlords accountable.
Toxic mold — especially Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) and other species — thrives in water-damaged buildings. When landlords, property managers, developers, or employers fail to remediate it, you pay the price: with your health, your belongings, and your peace of mind.
Many victims don’t connect their symptoms to mold exposure until months or years later. If you’ve experienced unexplained respiratory illness, neurological symptoms, or chronic fatigue in a building with visible mold or water damage, you may have a viable legal claim — even if you’ve already moved out.
Who can be held liable?
Landlords & property managers
Failure to disclose known mold, failure to remediate after notice, and habitability violations.
Builders & contractors
Defective construction that allows moisture intrusion, improper waterproofing, or inadequate ventilation.
Commercial property owners
Employers and building owners whose negligence exposes workers or tenants to toxic conditions.
Insurance companies
Insurers who wrongfully deny or underpay mold-related claims under homeowner or renter policies.
Health effects we fight for
- Chronic respiratory illness, asthma, and lung damage
- Neurological symptoms including memory loss and cognitive impairment
- Severe allergic reactions and immune system disorders
- Fatigue, headaches, and persistent sinus infections
- Skin irritation and eye inflammation
- Mycotoxin poisoning in severe exposure cases
- Exacerbation of pre-existing conditions such as COPD
Damages we pursue
- Medical expenses — past, present, and future
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Cost of alternative housing and relocation
- Replacement of contaminated personal property
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages when conduct is egregious
How a toxic mold case works
1
Free case review
We evaluate your exposure history, symptoms, and property details at no cost to determine whether you have a viable claim.
2
Investigation & testing
We work with certified industrial hygienists and environmental experts to document mold species, spore counts, and moisture sources.
3
Build your case
Medical records, inspection reports, notice letters, and expert testimony are assembled into a compelling record of negligence.
4
Negotiate or litigate
We pursue the maximum recovery — at the settlement table or in court — and only take our fee when you win.
Questions we are ask us most frequently about toxic mold cases
How do I know if I have a strong case?
If you lived or worked in a property with visible mold or water damage, reported it to the responsible party, and suffered health effects or property loss as a result, you likely have grounds for a claim. A free consultation is the fastest way to find out.
What is the statute of limitations for mold cases?
In California, personal injury claims generally must be filed within two years of discovering the injury, and property damage claims within three years. Because mold symptoms can be latent, the “discovery rule” may extend your window — but don’t wait. Evidence degrades and landlords remediate without documentation.
I've already moved out. Can I still sue?
Yes. The fact that you’re no longer in the property doesn’t extinguish your claim. Your medical records, prior communications with the landlord, and any inspection reports you preserved can still support a strong case.
Do I need a doctor's diagnosis before contacting you?
No, but it helps. If you haven’t seen a doctor, we can point you toward physicians experienced in environmental illness. A formal diagnosis strengthens your case, but we can begin the process before one is in hand.
What does it cost to hire you?
We handle toxic mold cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront costs and no hourly fees.
Let Us Help You
Deadlines for filing wrongful termination claims vary depending on the type of claim and the state. For discrimination and retaliation claims, you typically have 3 years under California law — but federal claims have shorter windows, sometimes as little as 180 days. Do not wait. Contact us as soon as possible.
Schedule your free case evaluation with the Law Offices of Cohen, Cohen & Cohen, PC today! Call us at 818.347.2121 or contact us online right away to get started.
