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LEAD POISONING IN FIVE CHILDREN

Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often over a period of months or years.  Even small amounts of lead can cause serious health problems.  Children under the age of 6 are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can considerably affect mental and physical development.  Very high levels of poisoning can be fatal.  Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most common sources of lead poisoning in children.

Summary of a Claim

Our clients were two families which occupied separate halves of the same rental property.  At the time of moving in, one family had twins aged 4 months and a child age 6.  The other family had children ages 3 and 1.  After approximately 8 months in the property, a routine well-baby blood lead level check on the twins showed 32 mcg per deciliter in one child and 20 mcg per deciliter in the other.  Health officials consider any level at 10 or above lead poisoning, although there is significant research showing that harm may result from levels below 10.  The other children’s levels were 9, 10, and 8 mcg per deciliter. 

The County Health Department performed an inspection and dust-wipe samples showed lead levels well in excess of federal guidelines in numerous areas of both halves of the property.  Burton & Simkin filed suit against the landlord and alleged that he failed to provide required disclosure information prior to renting the property and that he knew or should have known of the substantial risks of the presence of lead-based paint in the residence and that if he failed to remediate the hazard, our clients would be exposed to lead-based paint.  A pediatric toxicologist was retained to estimate permanent neurological damage based on the children’s lead exposure.  The case was complicated by the fact that the landlord’s insurance denied coverage for these claims. Nonetheless, a significant settlement was reached prior to trial.

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If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious personal injury as a result of negligence of another, please contact us.  Our experienced personal injury lawyers can discuss your claim with you and inform you of your legal rights.  There is no fee for your initial consultation and we do not collect fees until your claim is paid.  

David J. Burton, Attorney

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Donald L. Simkin, Attorney

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