The following examples are from publicly reported cases and settlements involving mold or unsafe housing conditions in Connecticut and other states. They are provided for informational purposes only. These cases do not involve The Glenbrook at Rocky Hill, CT Apartments. Outcomes vary by situation, and these summaries should not be interpreted as legal advice. The following case summaries are based on publicly available news reports and court documents. All information is provided for educational purposes and should be independently verified before use.

Connecticut Cases

• Josh Donaldson, Greenwich (2025) — A jury awarded approximately $331,000 in damages for mold, pests, and structural issues, plus a doubled $110,000 security deposit under Connecticut law. Legal fees could bring the total to around $500,000. Sources note the verdict itself; settlement details not publicly confirmed. Greenwich Time+1

• Church Street South, New Haven (2021–2024) — Northland Investment Corp. agreed to an $18.75 million class-action settlement for mold exposure. Tenants could receive up to $20,000, with a $2.65M fund for serious injuries; final payouts were completed in 2024. Top Class Actions

• Branford Manor, Groton (2024) — Residents achieved a $12.25 million class-action settlement. Eligible tenants could claim between $2,000 and $6,000, with extra compensation for serious illness or property damage. Top Class Actions

• Fillmore Street, New Haven (2023) — A tenant’s rent was reduced from $1,200 to $1 per month by the Fair Rent Commission to compel repairs for mold and water damage. Spinella Law

• Bridgeport Fair Rent Commission (2025) — The commission limited a rent increase to $25/month and halted the landlord’s requested $100/month increase until mold and pest issues were addressed. The Sun

• Barbour Gardens, Hartford (2020) — A lawsuit alleged unsafe housing conditions—mold, pests, leaks—violating fair housing laws. Monetary values were not specified. Spinella Law

• Brookfield (2008) — A tenant received a $190,000 settlement for mold infestation in a rental home. newstimes.com+1

Notable Cases Outside Connecticut

• Las Vegas, Nevada (2025) — A jury awarded over $6.6 million to three tenants for health problems and structural hazards linked to toxic mold in an apartment complex (Multifamily Dive).

• Centex-Rooney Construction Co. v. Martin County (Florida, 2003) — A jury awarded $14 million in damages and prejudgment interest for courthouse construction defects that led to mold growth and illness among 15 workers (Spinella Law).

• Mazza v. Shurtz (California, 2002) — A Sacramento jury awarded $2.7 million to a family who suffered toxic mold exposure in their apartment (Spinella Law).

• New Haverford Partnership v. Stroot (Delaware, 2001) — The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a $1 million award to tenants after their landlord allegedly failed to repair water leaks that resulted in mold growth (Spinella Law).

• New York City Housing Complex Settlement — A group of tenants reached a settlement of over $1 million after filing multiple mold-related lawsuits against building management (Spinella Law).

• Unnamed New York Case — A tenant is seeking $180 million for alleged injuries caused by toxic mold in a rental property (Spinella Law).

• Ballard v. Fire Insurance Exchange (Texas) — A homeowner sued her insurer for failing to properly repair her home after water damage, resulting in mold contamination (Spinella Law).

Why Some Mold Case Results Aren’t Public

Many mold-related lawsuits never make the news or appear in court databases because they are resolved through confidential settlements:

• Settlements are often reached before or during trial for a negotiated payment.

• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) commonly prevent parties from publicly discussing the amount or terms.

• Landlords and property managers may require confidentiality to avoid negative publicity and discourage similar claims.

• Even when cases are filed in court, they may end in a confidential settlement, with the docket showing only a “stipulated dismissal.”

As a result, the actual number of mold cases — and total settlement amounts — is likely much higher than what’s available in public records.

Why These Cases Matter

These cases show that courts, commissions, and landlords nationwide have recognized mold as a serious health and housing issue — awarding substantial compensation, forcing repairs, and, in some cases, reducing rent to symbolic amounts until conditions were fixed. Even when settlements are confidential, the willingness of property owners and insurers to pay significant sums reflects the strength of mold claims backed by solid evidence.