Local United Airlines employees and travelers are plaintiffs in a
lawsuit filed against Denver International Airport July 31 in Denver
District Court claiming they have been exposed to unsafe mold and
fungi at the airport since 1995.
The suit was filed by the Childress & Zdeb, Ld of Chicago, one of the
nation's leading mold litigation firms, and Fognani Guibord & Homsy,
of Denver, one of the national premier environmental law firms, on
behalf of travelers and United employees.
According to the complaint, the airport has exposed travelers and
employees to extensive mold and fungi contamination that can cause
recurring respiratory illness. The environmental hazards include raw
sewage leaks and contamination from solvents and deicing chemicals.
The firms seeks to force the airport to institute safeguards for
future contamination and provide plaintiffs with medial examinations
to diagnose any adverse health effects caused by the exposure. It also
seeks to establish a fund to administer medical surveillance program
allowing plaintiffs to periodically screen for early detection and
treatment of health problems that may develop.