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James J. Periconi, Esq. | August 20, 2008
Proof problems and procedural obstacles for non-industrial workers seeking damages for personal injury from indoor air pollution are significant. For instance, in Johns-Davila v. City of New York, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17012 (S.D.N.Y Nov. 20, 2000), a case involving employment discrimination, the plaintiff was unable to demonstrate that she was disabled due to sick [...]
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