Covers most important basics of mold litigation from both prosecution and defense viewpoints. Assists attorney in engaging experts and determining cause of mold exposure. Also covers numerous theories of liability, assessing both first- and third-party insurance coverage, evaluating potential damages, and limiting or disqualifying expert testimony. The newly revised 2009 edition features the latest government studies on the effects of indoor mold growth on health, rules affecting medical expert testimony on causation, insurance coverage for property damage caused by mold, and enforceability of exculpatory clauses. Also gives additional strategies for seeking indemnity and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Coverage includes:

• Conducting Initial Investigation
• Causation and Liability Issues
• Economics of Pursuing Mold Action
• Contract-Based, Tort-Based, and Statutory Claims
• Expert Qualifications & Admissibility of Evidence
• First-Party and Third-Party Insurance Coverage
• Indemnification Issues
• Before Pursuing Litigation
• Online Research Directory