Court Overturns Verdict for Worker on Mold Exposure Injury Claim

A Texas appellate court overturned a jury verdict that was in favor of a worker for her alleged injuries from mold exposure, finding the evidence was legally insufficient to support the verdict. Case: The University of Texas System v. Bartek, No. 05-20-00525-CV, 12/29/2022, published. Facts: Diane Bartek worked for the University of Texas System at the University of Texas at Dallas Police Department. An ice storm in February 2015 caused water damage to the police building where Bartek worked. The damaged area developed mold. A test of the air in the building conducted in March 2015 reveale...