More Families File Suit Over Military Housing Conditions

November 13, 2019

Ten military families are suing Corvias and Meade Communities LLC over continued moldy living conditions in Corvias-managed homes at Fort Meade, Md. The families’ attorneys are asking to certify the case as a class action lawsuit, which could open it up to residents in more than 800 Fort Meade homes, Federal News Network reported.
In a separate case, eight families are suing Hunt Military Communities over conditions at two Texas installations.
Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Kaulukukui

November 13, 2019

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