CA 4th: Mold Allergy Not Disability for FEHA

In an opinion not certified for publication, the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, of the California Court of Appeal ruled that an alleged mold allergy was not a disability that limited a major life activity with in the meaning of the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act.In Byrd vs. Santa Ana Unified School District, G034953 (12/12/05), Byrd began experiencing upper respiratory symptoms, such as eye and nose irritation, fatigue, and skin irritation. At that time, she began to believe the symptoms resulted from allergy and sensitivity to mold and mold toxins. She took a leave of ...