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Lead paint used in residential homes is toxic, and could cause irreversible brain damage and other serious injuries. Although the paint was banned thirty years ago, many poorly maintained rental homes contain flaking paint that could cause lead poisoning if it is eaten or sucked on by young children.
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Risk of Lead Poisoning Linked to Indian Spices and Powders: Study
A new study links a high rate of lead poisoning in some children to Indian spices and ceremonial powders, which contained a higher than expected amount of lead.
Studies Link Side Effects of Lead Exposure to ADHD in Children
New research into the causes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) seem to suggest that lead exposure could be a contributing factor for up to 30% of ADHD children.
Disney Tinkerbell and Papyrus Greeting Card Jewelry Recall: Lead Risk
About 426,000 children’s jewelry toys have been recalled due to high levels of lead, including the “Tiny Tink” series of Disney Tinkerbell charms and children’s birthday bracelets sold with Papyrus Brand Greeting Cards.
Low Levels of Lead Exposure May Damage Kidneys of Children
U.S. researchers have found that low levels of lead exposure, which are far below those considered to be lead poisoning, may still damage the kidneys of teenagers.
Lead Exposure in Children Linked to Permanent Brain Damage: Study
New research has confirmed that permanent brain damage can result from lead exposure in children, damaging the impulse-control centers of the brain.
Lead Paint Lawsuit Filed Against Two Landlords by Indiana Attorney General
The state of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against two landlords, in an attempt to force them to address lead contamination at an Evansville home.
Baltimore City Lead Paint Lawsuit Results in $2.5M Verdict
A brother and sister who grew up in a Baltimore City row house that contained toxic lead paint have been awarded $2.5 million in damages through a Maryland lead poisoning lawsuit.
Wisconsin Lead Paint Lawsuits Against Manufacturers Rejected by Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected arguments that the dangers of lead in lead paint constitute a defective product design, effectively shutting the door on product liability lawsuits in the state against paint manufacturers by those who suffer from lead poisoning.
Lead Paint Lawsuit Against Sherwin-Williams Results in $7M Verdict
The family of a Mississippi teen suffering developmental difficulties was awarded $7 million last week in a decade-long lead poisoning lawsuit against paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams Co.
New York Lead Poisoning Lawsuit Settles for $1.16M
A New York family has reached a settlement for $1.16 million to resolve a lead poisoning lawsuit filed after four siblings experienced developmental problems allegedly caused by exposure to lead paint chips in two homes where they lived.
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