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Jury Awards $1.06M to Austin Family in Lawsuit Over Toxic Apartment Conditions and Mold Exposure
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Anmol Tiwari
December 30, 2024

Kelsi Wright and Corey Wright, et al., vs. Whitestone Crossing Austin LLC
Case Background
On November 3, 2022, Plaintiff Corey Wright and Kesli Wright filed a Premises Liability lawsuit for a toxic apartment in the 425th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas State(Case number: 22-1934-C425).Cause
In 2021, Kelsi and Corey Wright and their three minor children rented a townhome marketed as "upscale living" at Whitestone Crossing Apartments in Cedar Park, Texas. Despite being newly built in 2020, the property suffered significant water intrusion during thunderstorms, leading to widespread mold growth and pest infestations. Maintenance workers refused to address the water leaks, claiming the issue stemmed from construction defects. The Wrights later discovered toxic mold, which made their home uninhabitable and caused severe health risks. The family faced ongoing issues, including ants crawling up the walls and biting them. Neighbors reported similar problems, but the property management failed to take corrective actions. A mold inspection company confirmed dangerously high levels of mold in the unit and recommended immediate remediation and the replacement of belongings. Despite this, the management denied the severity of the problem and declined to take meaningful action to resolve the toxic apartmenContinue Reading This Article
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