Split Court Revives Apartment Managers' Claims for Workplace Mold Exposure

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the live-in managers of an apartment complex could proceed with their tort claims against the owners for alleged exposure to toxic mold. Case: Rowden v. Hogan Woods LLC, Nos. 15CV09483 and A165292, 09/30/2020, published. Facts: Darin and Natalie Rowden worked as property managers for an apartment complex. When they were hired, the complex was owned by James P. McNutt, Robert E. McNutt, Michael McNutt and the Ronald E. McNutt Family Trust. In 1999, the McNutt family transferred ownership to its corporation, Hogan Woods LLC. The Rowdens we...