EPA Settlement Addresses Contractor’s Actions on Renovation TV Show Violating the Lead-Based Paint Rule
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with Marrs Construction Co., of Bella Vista, Arkansas, addressing the company’s violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. Under the settlement, Marrs agrees to provide information about lead safety rules on its cable TV program “Fixer to Fabulous” on the Home […]
There’s been little progress three years after Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance was passed. What will it take to move the needle?
Peeling paint can be seen on homes located in Fairfax, just south of Cleveland Clinic main campus. (Photo by Lee Chilcote) One of the biggest objections landlords have to Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance is that it is too expensive, according to Rob Fischer. Fischer, an associate professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences […]
‘Alarm bells’: Progress slipping on Cleveland’s lead-safe law as landlords fail to comply
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City of Cleveland files prosecution on 50 property owners for lead violations
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced a first-of-its-kind legal action against 50 Cleveland property owners who failed to comply with city lead-safe regulations at their homes. CLEVELAND — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced a first-of-its-kind legal action against 50 Cleveland property owners who have failed to comply with city lead-safe regulations at their homes. David […]
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. […]
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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 […]