Health District sued over deadly mold

LAS VEGAS — The Southern Nevada Health District is being sued by a former employee and the widow of another former employee over the negligent refusal to remediate a mold problem the plaintiffs claim the Health District was aware of, according to KTNV-TV.

Dan Pauluk suffered mold poisoning from working in the toxic building and had problems breathing, problems thinking and painful rashes over most of his body before his death, the story stated.

Laurie Boswell, who worked at the Health District for 13 years, developed immune system disorders, respiratory problems, a severe rash, has had 10 root canals and been told she has to have all of her teeth pulled as a result of the mold poisoning, the story noted.

According to the story, environmental tests show that mold has been present in the Health District's main building for more than a decade.

Pauluk's wife and his caretaker Dean Zachrison became sick and lost all of their teeth due to the mold poisoning they contracted while caring for Pauluk, the story added.

Boswell says that she is fearful not only for her own life, but for those of her family, children and the people who still work at the Health District.

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