Milwaukee renters face higher lead poisoning risks as city struggles to hold landlords accountable
There are an estimated 200,000 aging housing units in Milwaukee that likely have paint made with lead, leading the city health department to develop a new approach for removing the potent neurotoxin. Wisconsin Watch September 25, 2023 • SOUTHEAST REGION Deanna Branch sits with her son Aidan, now 10, in the bedroom of a Milwaukee apartment […]
Cleveland Landlord fined 10K by Judge Scot for lead issues.
Cleveland Housing Court has fined a landlord $10,000 for failing to clean up lead hazards at a rental property that poisoned a toddler and forced the child’s family into temporary housing. Earlier this month, Judge Moná Scott ordered Hadad Investments LLC to pay $10,608 in contempt of court fines that have been adding up since May, […]
Children living in predominantly Black neighborhoods at higher risk for lead poisoning, study says
Young children may still be exposed to lead-based paint in homes constructed before 1978, when the hazardous paint was outlawed. American children living in predominantly Black and racially divided neighborhoods are more likely to be exposed to lead, which can cause brain damage. Studies have long demonstrated that Black children often have higher blood lead levels than […]
Lead exposure during childhood could lead to a life of crime in adulthood
WASHINGTON — Exposure to lead during childhood or even in the womb may predispose individuals to criminal behavior later in life, a new study reveals. A research team from George Washington University discovered that children who had higher levels of the toxic metal in their bodies were more likely to engage in criminal activities as adults. […]
EPA new rules coming soon
Risk for Lead Poisoning Increases in Summer Months
From Cleveland Clinic news briefs click here to see the video and more info. Risk for Lead Poisoning Increases in Summer Months CLEVELAND – When the weather warms, windows are opened and home improvement projects are started, which can kick up lead dust. Roopa Thakur, MD, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, reminds caregivers that it’s […]
Judge disallows Landlords from stopping Lead Paint testing
Today in Toledo, a judge ruled against landlords in a long running suit over the legality of lead testing laws. Landlords have fought this battle for more than 5 years prohibiting the law from taking effect. https://www.dropbox.com/s/bx4v8xelqd5rqrs/Judge%20denies%20landlord%27s%20request%20for%20injunction%20to%20Toledo%27s%20lead%20law%20_%20The%20Blade.pdf?dl=0
Cleveland holding landlords accountable for lead paint violations
Cleveland files 100 affidavits to hold property owners accountable for not getting lead paint out of homes atch video . Photo by: Dennis Spronck By: Jessi Schultz Posted at 5:33 PM, Apr 27, 2023 and last updated 7:25 PM, Apr 27, 2023 CLEVELAND — The battle to break free from the risks of lead paint is […]
Western New York property owner pleads guilty to lying about lead hazards
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EPA reaches settlement with Color World Painting for alleged violations of federal lead paint renovation rules in Columbus, Ohio area
March 28, 2023 Contact Information Mary Pressley (pressley.mary@epa.gov) 312-886-1443 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $126,000 settlement with Color World Housepainting Inc. (operating as Color World Painting Columbus), in Powell, Ohio, to resolve alleged lead paint renovation violations as part of federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations. “Compliance with federal lead paint laws is essential to […]