QUESTION
Can I sue my employer for sickness from mold in the workplace?
Asked on Jul 31st, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Illinois
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I am a store manager for a small company, I have been with this company for 2 years now. While being employed with this company one of the main store's basment has flooded more then 5 times, the company has never had the mold issue fixed. I recently had to go to the ER because I was having breathing issues and massive headaches. Could I sue my company?
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Typically, when a worker is injured at work, he is entitled to limited workers' compensation benefits only. A worker who suffers from an illness or disease from a toxic exposure in the workplace may be entitled to damages beyond those recoverable in the workers' compensation system. A worker's compensation attorney will be able to evaluate this for you in more detail.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2012 at 4:42 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charleston, IL
Partner at
SPJ Law- Smith, Pappas & Jones, Ltd.
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Yes. It would be a work comp claim or occupational disease act claim.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 3:44 PM