"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
Injury or Death Due to Sick Building Syndrome: Personal Injury Attorneys Protecting the Rights of Individuals throughout The State of Ohio
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Ohio Sick Building Syndrome Lawyers: Premises Liability for Poor Air Quality
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a recognized health hazard that occurs when occupants experience acute health effects linked to time spent in a specific building, often without a specific, identifiable cause. It is frequently tied to defective HVAC systems, inadequate ventilation, and poor indoor air quality, which allows the buildup of contaminants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, mold spores, and bacteria. Property owners, landlords, and commercial managers have a legal duty of care to maintain safe, habitable environments, and their negligence in ignoring poor air quality can lead to chronic respiratory issues, headaches, fatigue, and other debilitating illnesses.
If you or a loved one suffered severe, chronic symptoms consistent with Sick Building Syndrome due to a property owner's neglect of poor ventilation or air quality in Ohio, you need experienced legal help. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team handles complex Premises Liability and toxic tort litigation, fighting aggressively to hold negligent owners accountable under the Ohio Revised Code and relevant building codes.
Owner Liability for Poor Ventilation and Air Quality Under Ohio Law
Liability for Sick Building Syndrome is often established by proving the property owner or operator failed to comply with state and local building codes and breached their general duty of care to maintain a safe environment.
The Duty to Maintain Fit Premises (R.C. § 5321.04)
In residential settings, Ohio Revised Code § 5321.04 requires landlords to maintain the premises in a safe and habitable condition. A building that is structurally sound but harbors dangerous levels of airborne toxins due to poor ventilation or moisture (leading to mold spores) violates this fundamental statutory duty. This is particularly true if the owner knew, or should have known, that the HVAC systems were defective or inadequate.
Building Code Violations
The Ohio Building Code (OBC) and related mechanical codes mandate specific standards for ventilation and air quality in both commercial and residential structures, often referencing ASHRAE standards. Violations of these codes—such as inadequate air exchange rates, defective exhaust fans, or neglected filters allowing contaminants to recirculate—can establish negligence per se.
Proving Causation: Linking Poor Air Quality to SBS Symptoms
Sick Building Syndrome cases are challenging because they require linking general poor ventilation to specific, verifiable medical harm. Our firm relies on specialized experts to establish causation:
- HVAC and Ventilation Audit: Experts inspect and test the building's HVAC systems and ventilation rates to confirm non-compliance with building codes and standards.
- Air Quality Testing: Certified industrial hygienists conduct specialized testing to identify elevated levels of common SBS triggers, such as VOCs from construction materials, carbon dioxide (indicating poor ventilation), formaldehyde, or dangerous levels of mold spores.
- Medical Documentation: We gather medical evidence showing that the victim's chronic symptoms—which must improve significantly when they leave the building—are consistent with Sick Building Syndrome and are directly caused by the documented poor air quality in the defendant's premises.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Chronic illness caused by Sick Building Syndrome can lead to significant medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent impairment. We fight for comprehensive financial recovery, including:
- Medical Bills, Treatment for Chronic Respiratory Issues, and Specialist Consultations
- Compensation for Loss of Consortium, Severe Headaches, Chronic Fatigue, and Emotional Distress
- Lost Wages, Loss of Future Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. § 2305.10) is typically two years from the date the illness was diagnosed or discovered (the Discovery Rule). Prompt legal action is crucial to secure the necessary air quality and HVAC system testing before the evidence is altered or remediated.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one suffered chronic illness due to Sick Building Syndrome or poor ventilation on a negligent property, contact us immediately for a free, confidential case review.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
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What Our Clients Say
After prolonged exposure to toxic mold at my workplace, I started experiencing severe health issues. Proving the connection to the business's negligence felt impossible until I hired this firm. They were brilliant, connecting my health problems to the landlord's failure to address water damage. They gave me my health and my life back by securing a significant settlement. For mold-related injury cases, they are unparalleled."
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"The defective stairs at a restaurant in Toledo caused a significant knee injury. The property owner initially refused to pay, but this firm took on the challenge. They brought in experts to show the code violations and built an undeniable case. Thanks to their legal expertise, I received a fair settlement that allows me to focus on my recovery. They truly excel with cases involving unsafe property conditions."
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