How Did This Family End Up Back in a Toxic House?

Insurers Said They Could Return Home. Our Tests Found Neurotoxins in Their Bodies. - Featured Image

Insurers Said They Could Return Home. Our Tests Found Neurotoxins in Their Bodies.

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A New York Times investigation reveals that insurers are driving families back into homes contaminated by smoke from wildfires. Lab tests on the Van Ness family's home found lead levels 27 times the federal limit, and hair samples showed elevated levels of toxins. Despite this, insurers are relying on incomplete research and inadequate remediation efforts, saving billions in potential costs.

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