The signature practice

The mold cases other firms turn away.

Toxic mold, habitability, and landlord-tenant disputes for North Alabama renters and homeowners. These cases demand building science, medical causation, and insurance law in the same brief — and we built a practice on them.

Free first consultBuilding-science fluentStatewide mold docket
The Alabama problem

The humidity builds it. Negligence lets it spread.

Alabama’s warm, humid climate is ideal for mold. Some molds are harmless — black mold is not.

What exposure can do

Respiratory

  • Persistent coughing
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Asthma flare-ups

Neurological

  • Headaches and dizziness
  • Memory loss
  • Trouble concentrating

Allergic reactions

  • Sinus infections
  • Skin irritation
  • Swelling

Long-term

  • Immune system disorders
  • Chronic fatigue
Where the negligence hides
01
Substandard constructionImproper materials and practices that invite water in.
02
Water nobody fixedPoor drainage systems and leaking pipes, left to run.
03
Landlords who didn’t actFailure to maintain the property or address reported issues.
04
Contaminated workplacesWater intrusion and poor ventilation on the job.

Toxic mold is more than a blemish — it undermines the safety of families, tenants, and employees.

How we help

Exposure can cost you your health, your wages, and your home — often all at once. We hold the people whose negligence caused it accountable: landlords, employers, builders, and the insurers behind them.

A mold case is a health problem and a legal problem at the same time, and the two have to be proven together. We investigate the property itself — maintenance logs, building records, environmental reports — to show who knew what, and when. We bring in the right experts: medical professionals, environmental engineers, structural specialists, so the harm is documented as thoroughly as the negligence. Then we take the claim wherever it needs to go, whether that’s a negotiated settlement or a courtroom.

Exhibit — Johnston, Moore & Weston

Matters we handle

  • Defective construction & builder liability
  • Landlord negligence & habitability claims
  • Insurance denial & bad-faith litigation
  • Medical causation & expert coordination
  • Landlord-tenant disputes & lease issues

What compensation can cover

Mold cases usually reach further than the medical bills. Depending on the facts, a claim may recover:

I.
Medical expensesDiagnosis, treatment, and care made necessary by exposure.
II.
Lost wagesIncome lost to illness, appointments, and recovery.
III.
Property damageBelongings and property lost to contamination.
IV.
Unsafe living conditionsThe strain of living somewhere that made you sick.

Every case is different — what a claim can recover depends on its facts, and no outcome is guaranteed.

How it works

Tell us what’s happeningA short, confidential conversation about your situation — no legal jargon required.
We dig inThe facts, the paperwork, and the law — we build your real options.
You decideStraight answers about costs and odds. No pressure — the next step is always yours.

What to bring to the first call

Don’t organize anything. Bring what you have — we’ve seen shoeboxes and we’ve seen spreadsheets, and both turned into wins.

  • Photos of the conditions, with dates
  • Written notice you gave the landlord or builder
  • Medical visits and symptoms, even informal notes
  • Your lease or insurance policy

Common questions

Often yes, depending on the lease, the notice you gave, and the conditions. We’ll review your situation and explain your options.

The initial consultation is free, and we’ll explain fees clearly before you commit to anything.

Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Cullman, Gadsden, Anniston, and the surrounding North Alabama communities — from our downtown Huntsville office.

Why people hire us for this

Based in Huntsville. On the docket statewide.

Decades on complex cases

We’ve held landlords, employers, and property owners accountable for unsafe conditions — and built the playbook for proving it.

The whole state, one office

Huntsville is home, but the mold docket runs statewide — Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, and everywhere between.

Your case, not a template

Every matter gets the time it takes to understand your circumstances and your goals.

Experts on call

Medical professionals, environmental engineers, and structural specialists strengthen every claim we bring.

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Your home should not make you sick. Let’s talk about it.

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