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« Skakel tries to compel witness to testify | Today | Update: Probe into fire, missing woman continues » February 26, 2007Update: Major setback for paint companiesPROVIDENCE -- In a dramatic setback for three companies found guilty last year of creating a public nuisance in Rhode Island by selling lead paints here two and three generations ago, Superior Court Judge Michael A. Silverstein today at noon rejected numerous motions from the companies to have the case retried or thrown out. Silverstein announced in a 197-page decision that he would go ahead and appoint a special master to implement the cleanup of lead paint on houses throughout Rhode Island, as ordered by the jury in its verdict one year ago. The state has estimated the abatement could cost between $1.37 billion and $3.74 billion. Silverstein gave each side 30 days to nominate people to be considered for the special master position. The companies have been sued dozens of times around the country, but this is the first case they have lost. Shortly after the ruling was announced, the defendants -- Sherwin Williams, Millenium Inorganic and NL Industries -- confirmed they planned to appeal. The appeal goes before the state Supreme Court. "We believe there have been a number of basic legal errors throughout these proceedings. These errors were not corrected in today's ruling," spokeswoman Bonnie J. Campbell said in a brief statement. She did not detail the errors. -- Journal environment writer Peter B. Lord Posted by Andrea Panciera Commentsjoanne | February 26, 2007 5:40 PM link Ok...Can these cry babies find anymore reason to sue somebody? Maybe you should look into suing the School system or teachers for not monitoring children that chew on their NO. 2 pencils...Just curious...How much do the lawyers make on the deal and are any of them running for office? GDAWG34 | February 26, 2007 7:57 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Maybe paint with lead additives can block some very harmful radiation from entering our homes, where we spend alot of time.
Maybe it also protects us from being spied upon through the use of tecnologies. I want to coat my whole house in lead paint.