Proving Damages Caused by Mold Infestation Training Class

Course ID: 8372

Proving Damages Caused by Mold Infestation Training Seminar

Get Results When Conducting and Litigating Claims

Pervasive mold and mildew in buildings due to construction defects is not only bothersome - it can affect people's health. Consequently, the number of mold-related lawsuits filed by real estate owners is rapidly increasing - targeting contractors, builders, developers and various other defendants. As a litigator, would you know how to proceed if a client with a mold claim sought you out for representation today?

This seminar provides a rare opportunity to get the detailed scientific and legal information you need to confidently help clients with mold claims get relief. In just one day, you will gain a scientific understanding of what mold is that will enable you to separate facts from fiction during investigations. Learn how to apply this knowledge to cases to effectively prove that mold infestation is harming clients. Unravel complex insurance coverage early on and avoid unpleasant surprises later. Gain practical tools to efficiently handle mold cases from start to finish and keep them from turning into nightmares - for you and your clients. From conducting investigations and filing mold claims to beefing up measures to reduce the risk of claims, this seminar covers it all in plain language you can easily apply in your practice.

Examine the truth about medical impact and realities so you can assess personal injury and other impacts
Explore how to investigate and test for mold to verify if the problem is real
Uncover implications of mold cases that may surprise you
Develop solid strategies for negotiating or mediating mold claims
Solidify your case with key information found in mold inspection reports
Beef up quality control during design and construction


	Agenda
	UNDERSTAND WHAT MOLD IS ALL ABOUT John Stephen Verret, 9:00 - 10:00 What Mold Is - in Plain Language Know What Causes Mold Identify the Different Types of Mold Which Mold Is Benign, Which Is Toxic Who Is Most Likely to Be Affected by Mold The Truth About Medical Impact and Realities How to Investigate and Test for Mold Why Mold Investigations Are a Must How to Conduct and Handle Remediation/Abatement How Mold Affects Property Value/Recovery and What to Do About It Detect If the Problem Is Real Do Engineers and Professionals Have a Duty to Disclose Information? UNRAVEL THE INSURANCE COVERAGE IMPLICATIONS OF MOLD CLAIMS Elizabeth L. Gordon, 10:15 - 11:00 How Mold Impacts Policies Other Implications of Mold Claims That May Surprise You Damages Covered Under the Policy - What to Expect Clarify Exclusions to Insurance Coverage How Current Decisions Are Impacting Insurance Coverage How to Make an Insurance Claim for Mold Ways to Safeguard Potential Coverage of the Mold Claim Investigating the Mold Claim - an Insurer's Perspective A WALK THROUGH A MOLD INFESTATION SCENARIO Lloyd N. Shields, 11:00 - 12:00 The Role of Consultants and Experts in Testing and Assessing Samples Actions to Take to Manage and Protect Information The Challenge of Linking Mold to the Correct Cause Identify and Investigate Responsible Parties Insurance - What Is Available and What It Covers Develop a Plan for Remediation and Rehabilitation Assess Potential Personal Injury/Impacts to Tenants/Residents Tools That Simplify the Valuation of Property and Damages Master the Details When Filing a Mold Claim Strategies for Negotiating or Mediating Mold Claims ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Daniel Lund III, 1:00 - 2:00 Privileged Communication Conflicts of Interest Attorney's Fees MOLD CLAIM AND LITIGATE THE CASE Lloyd N. Shields, 2:15 - 3:30 Become Familiar With the Types of Claims Being Filed Find Out If Damages Are an Option What to Look for in Mold Inspection Reports Interpret Data and Use It to Support Your Case Select the Experts You'll Need to Prove Your Case How Assessment of Likely Liability Can Get Tricky Evaluate and Minimize Potential Problems in Your Case A Look at Successful Mold Claims: What You Can Learn MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MOLD CLAIMS Lloyd N. Shields and John Stephen Verret, 3:30 - 4:30 Beef Up Quality Control During Design and Construction How Management Protocol and Standards for Routine Inspection and Monitoring Can Protect You Later Thoroughly Document to Identify Liability Caused by Tenants Actions - or Failure to Act Why Periodic Investigations of Existing Assets and Buildings Are Essential How to Conduct Separate Water Intrusion and Mold Inspections Required in the Acquisitions Due Diligence Process How to Find Out if Insurance Coverage is Available for All Existing Assets


	Audience
	This intermediate level program is designed for attorneys practicing in the areas of environmental, real estate, construction, litigation and insurance law. It will also benefit paralegals, building inspectors, housing administrators, construction managers, architects and engineers involved in mold cases.