Many people consider lead to be an environmental issue but have no idea of the far-reaching effects.
There are so many other factors that can enter into the determination of injury and negligence that no one knows for sure what is happening or what is going to happen in this area. Insurance solutions are directed at the abatement contractor, which is only one segment of the affected population. Simply know that it will be litigated and it will be expensive. Lead paint manufacturing for residential use was banned about 1978. Some jurisdictions implemented bans on residential use before they were mandated by federal or state laws.