BALTIMORE - A Maryland judge ordered the dismissal of most of the claims in a lead-paint lawsuit filed on behalf of six children affected by lead poisoning in Baltimore. The judge had earlier dismissed claims made on behalf of up to 1 million Maryland homeowners.
The judge's ruling dismissed claims against the National Paint & Coatings Association and the Lead Industries Association, and also dismissed counts against DuPont Co., PPG Industries Inc. and Ethyl Corp.