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New York City Begins Lead Paint Testing in 135,000 Apartments

Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) (The Projects) new lead-based paint testing program on Monday, April 15. According to a WABC news report, for the first time ever, 135,000 apartments will be tested … Continue reading

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Maryland Plaintiff Files Lead Paint Suit Against Personal Representative of Property Owner

In some cases, determining which defendants may be held liable for injuries in a Maryland negligence claim is an issue for the courts.  In a November 9, 2018 case, the plaintiff alleged that he contracted lead paint poisoning while living … Continue reading

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Illinois Housing Authority Residents Exposed to Lead-Based Paint, Mice, Roaches, and Mold

In an audit released late last month, the inspector general for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that a southern Illinois housing authority failed to test for and safely remedy lead-based paint, while also allowing residents … Continue reading

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Maryland Court Upholds Million-Dollar Jury Verdict to Plaintiff in Lead Paint Case

In Maryland, careless landlords may be liable for the damage caused by their negligence, including some lead-based paint injuries.  In an April 2, 2018 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland personal injury lawsuit against his landlords for increased blood lead levels and … Continue reading

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