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Ingested Lead Paint Chips Problem Liability- landlord was sued by a tenant

Lampeas v. Travelers Indemnity Co., N.Y.L.J. 12/5/96, p.33, C1 (Sup. Ct. Queens Co.), a case not involving a cooperative, a landlord was sued by a tenant because an infant had allegedly ingested lead paint chips.

Although the insurance company had denied liability, in this action against the insurance carrier the court held that the pollution exclusion was limited to environmental and industrial pollution, and did not negate coverage for claims arising from the ingestion of lead paint. The insurance carrier was obligated to defend and to indemnify to the extent of the injuries that occurred during the coverage period. For more legal information concerning lead poison contact our Queens New York Lead Poison Lawyer.