Civil Litigation,
Government,
Environmental & Energy
Jul. 2, 2018
Deal to keep lead paint initiative off ballot could have major financial effects
A last-minute deal between paint companies and Democratic lawmakers may have major financial impact.
Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, left, reached a deal that prompted companies to drop an initiative intended to undo a court victory finding companies liable for lead paint. Greta S. Hansen was one of the lead litigators for Santa Clara County.
SACRAMENTO — Of the three last-minute deals made in the Capitol last week to keep initiatives off the November ballot, the agreement between paint companies and Democratic lawmakers may have received the least attention.
But in terms of the dollar amounts at stake and the liability the industry may now avoid, it may prove to be the most significant.
Under the agreement announced late Thursday, Pai...
To continue reading, please subscribe.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In