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Real Estate

Sep. 10, 2002

Toxic Fungus is Spreading Among Us

BY CHRISTINE SPAGNOLI Mold fear is gripping homeowners, spreading as quickly as the toxic spores themselves. And insurance carriers such as State Farm are responding to the threat in a way that harms California residents. State Farm has stopped selling new homeowners' policies in California this spring. The company claims it is because of the number of mold claims that have been filed. And other insurance companies are stating in their policies that mold damage is not covered.

        BY CHRISTINE SPAGNOLI
        
                Mold fear is gripping homeowners, spreading as quickly as the toxic spores themselves. And insurance carriers such as State Farm are responding to the threat in a way that harms California residents. State Farm has stopped selling new homeowners' policies i...

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