Re: NY-Toxic Materials found inside my apartment

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What was your urine ferric chloride test results?

jc

On 10/09/07, marie wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Upon replacing the carpet of my apartment (it was already
> there when I moved in)Coal Tar sheets were found underneath
> the old carpet along with Silica sand. Needless to say, and
> to make a long story short, the carpet installer became
> almost irate. He explained to me the dangers of breathing
> such things. We had been living there only two months when
> my then six year old daughter started to become very ill,
> with respiratory attacks/problems. Even after several
> tests, three different hospitals and not to mention three
> different pediatritions, no one has been able to diagnose
> her. Lung ex-rays showed some sort of scar tissue or
> pneumonia--but NOT the real symptoms of pneumonia--no
> fever, no infection anywhere etc.
> Now I have been diagnosed with some sort of immunotixicity.
> The doctors just dont know what else to call it. My ANA
> (Antinuclear Antibody) blood tests came in at 640--which
> according to my doctors, its off the charts.
> I should mention we have been living thre three years and
> two months already. I discovered the toxic materials just
> four months ago.
> NOTE: I have all materials found inside my apartment saved,
> and I also have dozens of photographs. My daughter's
> illness and my diagnosis can all be verified with medical
> records. An interesting note--my apartment is illegal.I
> have also done a thorough research with EPA and OSHA.
> Everyone I have spoken to is incredulous about this
> horrible situation. What do you think? The obvious
> situation is to move out--and I am trying.
> If anyone here has any info,legal advise etc etc, kindly
> advise on anything you may know regarding this toxic tort
> situation/case.
> ANY info/advise will be very much appreciated.
> BTW--I live in NY
> Thank you for your time and best regards,
> Marie
>