Las Vegas, Nevada – In a significant legal decision, the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada has awarded $6.6 million to a family who suffered severe health problems due to toxic mold in their apartment. The verdict came against Anza Management, a property management firm based in Newport Beach, California, which was found liable for multiple counts including negligence and breach of habitability.
The case centered around a mother and her two children who resided at the Las Palomas Apartments, managed by Anza Management. They moved into the apartment complex in August 2019 and within three months, faced serious health issues attributed to persistent mold in their unit, resulting from unresolved water leaks. The situation escalated when the unit’s ceiling collapsed in November 2019, leading to an asthma attack that required hospitalization for one of the children.
Court documents reveal a troubling history of maintenance issues at the property, with previous tenants registering numerous complaints about the conditions. In the five years prior to this incident, there had been 11 complaints regarding ceiling and roof leaks and an additional 25 complaints concerning water leaks and mold growth.
The plaintiffs initiated legal action against Anza Management in April 2021. Despite claims by Anza’s defense that all complaints were promptly addressed, the court sided with the plaintiffs following a trial that started on December 3, 2024. The $6.6 million judgment comprises compensation for past and future suffering for each plaintiff, punitive damages, and more than $640,000 in accrued pre-judgment interest from the years spanning the incident to the verdict. The judgment’s interest will continue to accumulate at a rate of over $2,000 per day until the full amount is paid.
Anza Management has since filed for an appeal and requested a new trial shortly after the judgment on January 17. Hearings concerning the appeal are scheduled to take place in the coming months.
The court’s decision marks a significant stance on property management companies’ responsibilities to maintain safe and habitable living conditions. The outcome of the appeal and further legal proceedings will provide important precedents for tenant rights and property management obligations.
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