According to the American Pregnancy Association, because there are currently no methods of measuring
actual paint exposure during pregnancy, the degree of toxicity is challenging to predict.
In that time, the issue of lead
paint exposure in NYCHA's aging buildings has been a key concern.
A lead
paint exposure controversy that's been roiling the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) escalated on April 17 when two judges seemingly admonished the agency for its shortcomings related to environmental issues in NYCHA buildings.
MANHATTAN — Federal prosecutors are investigating environmental and health conditions — including possible
lead paint exposure — in New York City's public housing system, according to a federal judge's order filed Wednesday.
The most common question related to pregnancy and
paint exposure has to do with painting the new baby's nursery or decorating the house before the baby arrives.
While public - housing residents across the city contend with lead -
paint exposure, and no heat or hot water, one East Harlem family says life has gotten significantly easier since they hosted de Blasio during a 2013 campaign event.
Lead
paint exposure can cause irreversible brain damage as well as many other health problems, and behavioral or learning problems.
Kenneth Stallard is a Member at Carr Maloney with over 25 years of experience in civil litigation, including professional malpractice, construction defects, fire loss, medical devices, products liability, lead
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The other held that if an individual harmed by lead
paint exposure couldn't identify the producer, then multiple paint companies could be held liable under a legal theory known as «risk contribution.»
The court rejected the Tenants» argument, finding that the Act's statutory language was clear and demonstrated that non-owner leasing agents did not have liability for lead
paint exposure.