Local man says he's still living with toxic mold

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Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Local man says he's still living with toxic mold

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Palm Desert,CA

NewsChannel 3 has been following the story of a Palm Springs man

living in an apartment he says is causing him health problems. The

apartment is on Camino Parocela in Palm Springs.

Don Keating says he's contacted his land lord repeatedly, but they

won't do anything about it.

Every time it rains, leaks would form in Keating's roof. That caused

mold, even mushrooms to grow in his home.

" Since your last report, I had a mold test done and it's been deemed

42 percent black toxic mold is still in the air in the apartment.

Since your newscast and McLean has been notified and has not made

any recommendations on getting me relocated. "

Keating received a three day eviction notice on the 17th. He says he

won't leave until the damage to his property and health are paid

back.

Mold can be hidden inside the walls, but there are several health

symptoms you can watch out for.

- Asthma attacks often come first.

- Memory losses can also occur, followed by dizzy spells.

Extremely toxic mold spores may also cause permanent brain damage.