Masonry Magazine March 2004 Page. 61
CONCRETE, MASONRY
WALL SCRAPER
6' Handle Standard
requires good science, testing and medical evidence to demonstrate that an alleged injury was more likely caused by mold than other factors. Further, any defendant in a mold lawsuit should also consider adding other co-defendants to the lawsuit who may bear responsibility for: 1) building design, construction or maintenance; or 2) product defects that contribute to water intrusion or mold growth within a building.
So far, it seems that virtually everything about mold is negative. What good can be said about it? Well, absent mold, we would have to do without beer, bread, cheese, penicillin and a thousand other things that many of us use and appreciate daily. Mold will remain another bad, four-letter word, but one that can be managed with prudence. It's the other four-letter words I'll worry about with my son. In the meantime, I'll tell him this:
There once was a lawyer quite bold
Coveting wealth before he was old
His lawsuits craved facts
But he was quite lax
So he claimed all his clients had mold
Warren Lutz, Esq., is a Director with the Washington, D.C., law firm of Jackson & Campbell, P.C. He specializes in product liability, toxic torts and construction litigation. He may be reached at wutz@jackscamp.com.
This article is not intended to provide legal advice, but to raise issues on legal matters. You should consult with an attorney regarding your legal issues, as the advice you may receive will depend upon the facts and law of your jurisdiction.
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NEW MASONRY JOINT CLEANER
* 5/8" halfround slotted carbide/ 3/8" cutting slot
One side for vertical/one side for horizontal
* Remove excess mortar from block or brick
* Removes fins and burs from concrete wall form joints
* Less chance for injury while laborers work on scaffold
* Pays for itself in just one day
* Also available 6' extension handle that extends wall scraper to 11'
* Swivel head adjusts for easy use in difficult areas.
WALL SCRAPER
PAYS...
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SYNDROME
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Constructed from lightweight durable aluminum, it features a swivel head for easy use in difficult areas and corners. It has a durable 6-foot powder coated handle. The scraper uses a standard 7" rubbing disc as an abrasive pad. The disc holder is engineered for quick and easy disc changes.
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