Litigation
Dec. 18, 2013
Huge win for California counties in lead paint lawsuit
Companies that once manufactured lead paint must pay $1.1 billion toward neutralizing its hazards in 10 California counties and cities, a Santa Clara County judge tentatively ruled Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Companies that once manufactured lead paint must pay $1.1 billion toward neutralizing its hazards in 10 California counties and cities, a Santa Clara County judge tentatively ruled Monday.
The ruling by Superior Court Judge James P. Kleinberg is a significant blow for several lead paint manufacturers, which successfully dodged similar litigation for more than a decade. If finalized, the judge's d...
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