Compo claim over mouldy Wodonga house

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Compo claim over mouldy Wodonga house

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Herald Sun March 07, 2011 10:59PM

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/compo-claim-over-mouldy-wodonga-house/\

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A MAN who claims he suffered a lung infection and respiratory disease as a

result of a build-up of mould in his Department of Human Services-owned home is

seeking compensation.

Lesley Wallace has filed a writ in the Supreme Court seeking damages from

the State of .

Mr Wallace says he leased the Wodonga property. According to his statement of

claim, from 2000-2010 the property was in a state of disrepair, with constant

water penetration, leaking from the roof and excessive build-up of mould.

He claims the department failed to heed his complaints or make repairs to the

property. As a result, he suffered a chronic fungal infection known as

Aspergillus infection, respiratory disease, a lung infection, breathlessness,

insomnia, anxiety and depression, according to the court documents.

He wants damages, claiming he has been " markedly incapacitated " by his injury.