Lead Poisoning Lawsuit News and Information
Lead Poisoning Lawsuits
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.
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.
Nzu Morning Sickness Remedy Linked to Health Risks
Texas health officials and the FDA are warning consumers and healthcare professionals that a traditional West African remedy for morning sickness, known as Nzu, has been found to contain high levels of lead and arsenic, which could cause lead poisoning in unborn children and cancer.
Low-Level Lead Exposure Linked to Depression, Panic Disorders: Study
The results of a new study suggest that low-level exposure to lead, most commonly associated with developmental disorders in children, can cause depression and panic disorders in young adults as well.
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.
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