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Lead poisoning lawsuit highlights Cleveland family’s plight to find safe, affordable housing

Feature (Ohio)

Lead poisoning lawsuit highlights Cleveland family’s plight to find safe, affordable housing

May 29, 2017 | Rachel Dissell , Brie Zeltner | Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH)
The Legal Aid Society sued Cleveland on her behalf last week, in hopes the court will force city officials to follow state lead laws designed to protect children exposed to the brain damaging toxin, often in their homes.
Tags: Lead Poisoning

Legal Aid Society sues Cleveland on behalf of toddler, asks court to make city follow lead poisoning laws

News Story (Ohio)

Legal Aid Society sues Cleveland on behalf of toddler, asks court to make city follow lead poisoning laws

May 18, 2017 | Rachel Dissell , Brie Zeltner | Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH)
The city has, for more than six months, failed to protect a toddler it knew was harmed by lead hazards in her West Side rental home, according to the lawsuit.
Tags: Lead Poisoning

Mayor Jackson’s take on Cleveland lead inspections wrongly puts landlord interests over children’s health

Op-Ed (Ohio)

Mayor Jackson’s take on Cleveland lead inspections wrongly puts landlord interests over children’s health

February 26, 2017 | Abigail Staudt | Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH)
His view elevates the property interest of landlords at the expense of the health of our children, which is unacceptable.
Tags: Housing | Lead Poisoning

Nonprofit law firm tackles lead paint poisoning in children

News Story (New Hampshire)

Nonprofit law firm tackles lead paint poisoning in children

November 25, 2016 | Associated Press (AP)
A nonprofit law firm serving low-income New Hampshire families and seniors has been awarded a $450,000 grant to tackle the problem of childhood lead poisoning.
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New Grant to Help New Hampshire Legal Assistance Fight Lead Poisoning

News Story (New Hampshire)

New Grant to Help New Hampshire Legal Assistance Fight Lead Poisoning

November 18, 2016 | Casey McDermott | NHPR (local NPR, NH)
Now, New Hampshire Legal Assistance is hoping to use a newly announced $450,000 grant to step up efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in the state.
Tags: Housing | Lead Poisoning

The hidden poisoning of poor children at an L.A. housing complex

Feature (California)

The hidden poisoning of poor children at an L.A. housing complex

October 19, 2016 | Bryce Covert | ThinkProgress
The soil is laced with lead and arsenic in yards where children play.
Tags: Housing: Discrimination | Lead Poisoning

Lead contamination in LA housing project said to put 300 kids at risk

News Story (California)

Lead contamination in LA housing project said to put 300 kids at risk

October 1, 2016 | Daniel Ross | Guardian
Jordan Downs residents fear wider impact of planned demolition in former industrial site but lead contamination is only one part of toxic puzzle.
Tags: Housing: Discrimination | Lead Poisoning