U.S. Supreme Court
Oct. 16, 2018
After 18 years, California cities and counties win lead paint lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear appeals from lead paint manufacturers challenging a California ruling holding them liable for knowingly marketing and selling the toxic material. The rebuff upholds a $409 million award to 10 state jurisdictions to fund lead paint cleanup, putting an end to nearly two decades of litigation.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear appeals from lead paint manufacturers challenging a California ruling holding them liable for knowingly marketing and selling the toxic material.
The rebuff upholds a $409 million award to 10 state jurisdictions to fund lead paint cleanup, putting an end to nearly two decades of litigation.
"[Defendants] knew their product was toxic, yet still sold it ...
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