Law firm plans group action over lung conditions linked to black mould

A law firm is planning a major group action against housing providers over lung conditions allegedly linked to black mould . Thompsons Solicitors says it has 41 clients with illnesses made worse by damp conditions in social housing . The cases involve 13 housing associations and local authorities across Scotland , with the Wheatley Group accounting for almost half.

'Government insulation scheme ruined my home' "Clients are developing lung diseases or if they already suffer from a lung disease like asthma, that's been exacerbated by their living conditions," she told BBC Scotland News. "Children are particularly at risk. Obviously, a lot of children already have asthma or suffer from chest infections. "We've seen cases where people have also developed skin problems and allergies - there are a number of different conditions that we see." Stacey Lamb said she and her children complained about their home being affected by mould for three year

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