lead-paint poisoning News

Court Upends $6M Wisconsin Lead Paint Ruling But More Cases to Come

Peter Earle has been fighting for child victims of lead paint poisoning for more than 20 years and he and his fellow lawyers for the cause are not about to let another legal setback affecting three cases keep him from …

N.Y. Senator Calls for More Federal Spending for Home Lead Removal

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling for more federal spending to help homeowners pay for lead paint removal. The Journal News says the New York senator made the announcement Monday after visiting an older home in Yonkers, New York. …

2 Baltimore Women Awarded $3.8M in Lead Paint Case

A jury has awarded more than $3.8 million to two Baltimore, Maryland, women who suffered permanent brain damage after being exposed to lead paint as babies. The Baltimore City Circuit Court jury reached that verdict after two hours of deliberations …