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Companies lose lead paint case

February 27, 2006 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 84, Issue 9

A Rhode Island jury last week found three former lead paint makers guilty of creating a public nuisance. The firms-Sherwin-Williams, NL Industries, and Lyondell Chemical's Millennium unit-could be held responsible for lead paint cleanup costs in the state as well as damage payments. A fourth firm, Atlantic Richfield, was found not responsible. Sherwin-Williams said in a statement that various issues remain before the next steps in the legal process can be determined.

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