Our client was a local authority worker who had recently moved into newly refurbished office buildings.  The refurbishments had not been done to a reasonable standard which resulted in the growth of mould spores.

As a result of being exposed to the mould spores, our client developed an onset of asthma. 

Upon intimation of the claim, the local authority was quick to deny liability stating that the refurbishments had been carried out to an acceptable standard and that they would not be willing to compensate our client for her injuries.

The local authority was aware of the presence of mould spores in the building as our client had reported it on numerous occasions.  The instruction of an Occupational and Environmental Risk Management Consultant was quick to identify that the appropriate measures were in fact not taken to ensure the air quality of the building was to a reasonable and safe standard. 

Through the instruction of a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, we were able to identify the severity of our client’s asthma.

Armed with both expert reports, together with the instruction of an Advocate, we were able to secure our client a four-figure sum in compensation.  Through the expertise in identifying the correct experts, we were able to ensure that our client received a fair settlement for the injury she suffered at the negligence of the local authority.