Houston Woman and Baby Hospitalized Due to Apartment Mold Allegations

Mold Contamination Lawsuit

• 💔 Dionanna Bailey and her infant niece, Legacy, were hospitalized in the ICU due to alleged mold exposure in their Houston apartment.
• 🏠 Bailey claims the mold was present in her unit at the Reserve at Westwood Apartments, leading to severe health issues for both her and her niece.

Health Impacts and Allegations

• 😷 Bailey experienced symptoms including rashes, heart palpitations, and migraines, while her 8-month-old niece developed double pneumonia.
• 🏥 Both required hospitalization, with Bailey suffering from double pneumonia, a staph infection, and a kidney injury, resulting in permanent lung scarring for both.
• 🔬 Bailey's own inspector reported mold levels of 10,000, describing the unit as a "mold cocktail" and "completely toxic."

Legal Action and Landlord Response

• ⚖️ Bailey is suing the apartment owners and operators, Judwin Properties and Indo Partners, for negligence.
• 🗣️ Legacy's father spoke at city hall, advocating for landlord accountability to prevent similar incidents.
• 🚫 The property manager declined to comment, while the owner's law firm denied wrongdoing, blaming Bailey for delaying repairs and housing an unauthorized occupant.
• 📜 The owner's law firm claimed Bailey provided no prior notice of visible mold and failed to give timely access for maintenance, calling the claims vague and unsupported.
• 🏢 Indo Partners, the property manager, stated they are committed to a clean environment and denied the lawsuit's allegations, but could not comment further due to active litigation.