Three former makers of lead paint are liable for a product that has poisoned Rhode Island children for years, a jury ruled Wednesday. Rhode Island -- the first state to sue the paint industry over lead -- argued that the substance has sickened tens of thousands of children, contaminated homes and burdened landlords. Former Rhode Island Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse said the lawsuit could pave the way for similar suits in other states.
February 24, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Three former makers of lead paint are liable for a product that has poisoned Rhode Island children for years, a jury ruled in a verdict that could result in the companies paying millions in clean-up costs.
Wednesday’s verdict came after a more-than-three-month trial in which Rhode Island — the first state to sue the paint industry over lead — argued that the substance has sickened tens of thousands of children, contaminated homes and burdened landlords.
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