A negligence lawsuit and countersuit involving a Kansas City, Kansas official, in which the plaintiff alleged physical pain and emotional distress from mold-related illness, has been resolved, according to court records reported by the Kansas City Star.
The filings cited mold-related illness as a basis for the negligence claim, with the plaintiff alleging physical pain and emotional distress connected to the alleged exposure. Specific terms of the resolution were not detailed in the public reporting available at the time of writing.
The case adds to a growing docket of civil actions in which mold-related illness allegations factor into housing and property-related litigation in the United States.