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Lori Knipp <br /> <br /> Best Western Lafayette Executive Hotel <br /> <br /> Lafayette, Indiana<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> COMPLAINT<br /> <br /> During the Blakley-Johnson Family Reunion weekend stay at the Best Western Hotel in West Lafayette, IN on July 19-21, 2013, all members of our family suffered symptoms of coughing, nasal stuffiness, scratchy throat, eye irritation, wheezing, chest tightness and/or some sort of respiratory tract symptom. <br /> <br /> These problems are a result of and related to our exposure to MOLD in the Best Western Hotel in West Lafayette, IN which was caused by the lack of proper or inadequate ventilation and exhaust fans on the 2nd, 4th and 5th floors and an odor (like fumes from oil or some other type of chemical) at the elevators, respectively. Ceiling fans are located on the 2nd, 4th and 5th floors of the hotel where family members had reserved rooms; this appears to be a hazard also, portable dehumidifiers in the lobby which were not large enough to circulate fresh air throughout this large facility is inadequate. <br /> <br /> One family requested to be transferred from room #214, 2nd floor due to a black molded spot and peeling of the ceiling in their room, as my grandson had a coughing and sneezing spell; he is only 4 years old. The family was transferred to the 5th floor, room #514, but there was still a problem with inadequate room ventilation and circulation of air. <br /> <br /> Due to my working in a hospital setting for several years, I know that when there is a high level of moisture or dampness in a building, it causes a problem such as MOLD and the indoor air quality is recognized as an important risk factor for human health. <br /> <br /> As the coordinator for the Johnson-Blakley family reunion, each family member who was a guest at the Best Western Hotel is requesting a full refund for being exposed this (MOLD) health hazard. We all were affected. <br /> <br /> We will be contacting The Indiana State Health Department, OSHA and the EPA to investigate the conditions of this independently owned Best Western Hotel. <br /> <br /> Cc: Best Western Corporate Headquarters


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