Baltimore City Lead Paint Lawsuit Jury Verdict Overturned on Appeal
A Maryland appeals court has overturned a $590,000 verdict in a lead paint poisoning lawsuit filed against a Baltimore City landlord.
Tag Archives: Lead Exposure
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Baltimore City Lead Paint Lawsuit Results in $21M Jury Award
A Maryland lead paint poisoning lawsuit has resulted in a jury award of nearly $21 million for a Baltimore City woman who alleged that lead exposure caused her to suffer…
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Lead Paint Poisoning From Poorly Maintained Homes Delays CDC Goal
Federal health officials have indicated that they will have to revise their prior goal of eliminating lead poisoning this year, due to pockets of rental units and homes in urban…
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Exposure to Lead Linked to Puberty Delay in Boys: Study
The findings of a new scientific study suggest that low levels of exposure to lead, far short of what is considered lead poisoning, could delay puberty in boys.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
