Newark, NJ, Joins Ranks of Plaintiffs Filing Lead-Paint Suits Against Industry
NEWARK, NJ - The city of Newark, NJ, became the latest jurisdiction to file suit against former suppliers of lead-based paint and pigments. The city filed suit in state Superior Court in New Jersey and said it will seek "billions of dollars" in damages for health problems related to lead poisoning.
Named as defendants in the case are eight companies, including DuPont Co., The Glidden Co. and The Sherwin-Williams Co.