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When it comes to lead paint poisoning litigation, Baltimore is considered by many to be "ground zero". In fact, Baltimore was the very first jurisdiction in the United States (in 1951) to ban lead-based pigment in interior paint in Baltimore housing.
Numerous judges and commentators have suggested that in certain circumstances lead poisoning cases are "indefensible". We respectfully disagree.
The vast majority of lead (Pb) found in Baltimore is what I call "legacy" (or "old") lead; much of which has been around since Colonial times. It has lasted, and lasted, and lasted. It is estimated by some authorities that more than 10 million metric tons of lead residue is in the Earth's environment.
Much of the reason for this accumulation of lead is that lead is not able to dissolve in water or biodegrade, dissipate, decay, or burn. It stays.
However, lead paint is certainly not the only source of lead in Baltimore. Numerous other sources of lead include soil, dust, drinking water, jobs, hobbies, folk remedies, jewelry, cosmetics, food, other drinks, playgrounds, the air we breathe, etc..
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