Settlement Addresses Claims Against Landlord for Hazardous Lead Paint in Family Residence

Families Worried About Lead Risks in Homes Urged to Request Complimentary Legal Review

, /PRNewswire/ - The Frankel Law Firm announced a $1.75 million settlement in a childhood lead poisoning lawsuit filed in New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County. The agreement provides compensation for two young sisters who endured lead poisoning and associated developmental harm from prolonged exposure to lead-based paint in their Bronx apartment.

This resolution guarantees that two children, whose early growth was hindered by avoidable landlord oversight, now have funds for specialized education, healthcare, and assistance programs.

The young plaintiffs encountered hazardous lead paint levels in their residence at ages three and two, leading to blood lead concentrations of 21 and 6 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) - six times and almost twice the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's threshold of 3.5 µg/dL. Both girls experienced developmental setbacks and need ongoing special education.

The suit claimed the property owner failed to properly upkeep the apartment and ignored New York City's Local Law 1 of 2004, which requires rigorous steps to detect and eliminate lead paint dangers in homes with young children. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issued a violation confirming lead hazards, proving the owner's neglect of safe housing standards.

"This settlement delivers justice for two sisters whose formative years were scarred by avoidable lead poisoning," stated Reuven Frankel, plaintiffs' attorney. "Landlords bear a legal and ethical duty to provide lead-safe environments for families with infants. Failure demands accountability."

The matter concluded after intensive discussions during private mediation.

Lead poisoning continues as a major public health issue in New York City, especially impacting children in aging buildings. Even minimal exposure risks permanent developmental issues, learning challenges, behavioral difficulties, and grave health effects. The funds will cover the children's continued treatment, schooling aid, and long-term requirements from their lead-related damages.

Parents Should Monitor These Indicators

Lead poisoning frequently evades detection as signs mimic other ailments. Watch for developmental lags, focus issues, academic struggles, crankiness, poor appetite, weight reduction, tiredness, and stomach discomfort.

Complimentary Case Assessment Offered

Families suspecting child exposure to lead paint can reach The Frankel Law Firm for a no-cost, private case review.

About The Frankel Law Firm

For 47 years, The Frankel Law Firm has advocated for lead-affected children and families across New York. It set key precedents like Juarez v. Wavecrest Management Team Ltd., 88 NY2d 628, mandating landlords to ensure lead-free units irrespective of child occupancy knowledge, and Munoz v. Puretz, broadening liability to prenatal exposure. These rulings have bolstered safeguards for New York's at-risk populations and secured millions for impacted families.

The firm handles lead cases in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and surrounding New York areas, covering NYCHA and private properties.

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