Manhattan, NY - Deadly Mold Found Inside Children's Hospital, Influences Lawsuit

Manhattan, NY - State health officials have found a potentially deadly mold inside the New York Presbyterian-Columbia's Children's Hospital in Manhattan.

Officials say they found low levels of the aspergillus mold in nearly 20 rooms at the Hospital.
A state report says the mold - which is commonly found in construction dust, was found in the rooms from 2001 to 2004 - but at low levels which post no threat to patient health.

Still, the hospital is facing a lawsuit from the family of 5-year-old who died of a lung infection in 2002. Her family claims exposure to the mold in the room caused the infection.
Three other families of children who died at the hospital are also reportedly preparing to sue.