Firms would be making a mistake to ignore the risk of becoming embroiled in a mold-related lawsuit. Insurers who pay out money often seek recovery from those they perceive as contributing to the damages. The fact is, technical professionals are more vulnerable to losses because their actions must be defended through technical arguments that triers of fact cannot comprehend. This Best Practices document (updated form previous Practice Alert) provides guidance on limitation of liability when providing mold minimization services, as well as extensive sample contract language that can be used if you provide these services, recommend someone else to provide them, or choose not to provide them at all.

Centers for Disease Control, commissioning, contract issues, duty of care, economic loss rule, expert witnesses, general conditions, homeowners, limitation of liability, litigation, mold growth, mold mycotoxins, property assessment, third party reliance,