Milwaukee School Board may sue paint companies over lead crisis

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Publish Date:

April 18, 2025

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Casey, Evan

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Wisconsin Public Radio

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“Often the lead paint has been laid on over a 30- or 50- or 60-year period, and it’s not clear which manufacturer in fact was responsible for the paint in any particular cluster of buildings,” Rabin said. “Some of the lead paint manufacturers from 50 years ago are out of business now.”