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Katrine Stevens v. Pirates Lane Condominium Trust

Date: 11-25-2003

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Essex County, Massachusetts

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Robert J. Doyle of Steinberg, Doyle, Boston, Massachusetts

Defendant's Attorney:

Paul Gillespie of Gillespie & Associates, Lynnfield Wood, Massachusetts

Description:

Condominium owner brought negligence claims against the Pirates Lane Condominium Trust alleging that it allowed water to leak into the basement of the unit and then failed to remove the mold that grew in the unit. Plaintiff claimed that she developed "flu-like and asthmatic symptoms" which resulted in her being hospitalized. She claimed that the condo had a chronic wetness problem and that the association failed to correct the water seepage into the common area and the condo.

Defendant denied that mold caused the problems complained of by the Plaintiff.

Outcome:
Plainitff's verdict for $285,000.00.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
Editor's Note: The problems, if any, created by mold infestation in home is quite controversial. Litigation related to mold in homes has generally not been particularly productive for plaintiff's lawyers with one or two exceptions.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Katrine Stevens v. Pirates Lane Condominium Trust?

The outcome was: Plainitff's verdict for $285,000.00.

Which court heard Katrine Stevens v. Pirates Lane Condominium Trust?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Essex County, Massachusetts, MA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Katrine Stevens v. Pirates Lane Condominium Trust?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert J. Doyle of Steinberg, Doyle, Boston, Massachusetts. Defendant's attorney: Paul Gillespie of Gillespie & Associates, Lynnfield Wood, Massachusetts.

When was Katrine Stevens v. Pirates Lane Condominium Trust decided?

This case was decided on November 25, 2003.