The Rhode Island Supreme Court has overturned a landmark jury verdict against three former lead paint companies, halting plans for a multibillion-dollar cleanup and dealing a setback to efforts around the country to hold the companies accountable for lead paint poisoning. The unanimous decision Tuesday reverses the lone victory to date against the lead paint industry. A jury in February 2006 found Sherwin-Williams, NL Industries Inc. and Millennium Holdings liable for creating a public nuisance.
July 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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The Rhode Island Supreme Court has overturned a landmark jury verdict against three former lead paint companies, halting plans for a multibillion-dollar cleanup and dealing a setback to efforts around the country to hold the companies accountable for lead paint poisoning.
The unanimous decision Tuesday reverses the lone victory to date against the lead paint industry.
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