Super Knew of Peeling Paint in Apartment

LVT Number: 13619

Tenant sued landlord after suffering lead paint poisoning as a child in 1979. Landlord claimed there was no prior actual notice or reason it should have known of a dangerous lead paint condition. Landlord asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The court ruled against landlord, and landlord appealed. The appeals court ruled for landlord and dismissed the case.

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