The Ground Beneath Your Feet: Methane, VOCs, and the Silent Threat in Woodbridge’s New Developments
If you bought a “new” home along the Horner Road corridor in Woodbridge and now face strange odors, sinking foundations, or unexplained health problems, your house may be sitting on top of a legacy debris landfill that is quietly releasing methane and toxic VOCs into your living space. In this article, I explain how bad dirt, vapor intrusion, and developer shortcuts can turn a dream home into a toxic time bomb, and how Virginia law on negligence, fraud, nuisance, and the implied warranty of structural integrity can give you a sword to fight back. If you suspect your Woodbridge home was built on unstable or contaminated soil, you need a toxic tort attorney who understands both the science and the Virginia Supreme Court cases that protect you.
