Mayer v. CHICAGO MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.

PRESIDING JUSTICE ZENOFF

delivered the opinion of the court:

In this appeal, we consider whether plaintiffs — who alleged that a defective heating and air conditioning system furnished and installed by one of the defendants caused mold growth that rendered their homes temporarily uninhabitable — are entitled to compensation for discomfort and inconvenience associated with being displaced from their homes. While we leave open the possibility that damages for discomfort and inconvenience might be available in appropriate circumstances, we hold that they are not available here.

The pertinent facts…