US Army awarded $10.3 million to a family exposed to black mold while living in military housing in Texas

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 18:16

A row of houses at an Army military base — Cavalry Family Housing built new homes in Heritage Heights at Fort Cavazos in Texas.
US Army photo by Samantha Harms, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs

The US Army awarded $10.3 million to a family living in mold-infested housing at Fort Cavazos.
Sgt. Jason Kiernan and his family had constant health issues related to black mold exposure.
The arbitration award highlights the lack of oversight on private military housing providers.

An Army family at Fort Cavazos in Texas was awarded $10.3 million Monday after living in a mold-infested home run by a private Army housing company and repeated hospitalizations of their newborn infant for respiratory difficulties.