Any mamas have babies who were exposed to lead and sued their landlord? Successfully or unsuccessfully. My 17 month old daughter has lead poisoning. She was exposed at home (built in 1890). Her level is a 35, and should be under 5. The health department was called by her doctor, and the house has lead everywhere. I’m not even sure where to go from here. I didn’t plan on sueing. But seeing my daughter being poked and prodded at every single month is killing me. Her levels are not dropping. & I’m currently 11 weeks pregnant. I’ve had to quit my job to keep up with her early intervention (monitoring her development), lead specialist visits, and monthly blood draws. What leads me to believe I possibly have a case is an article i found stating my landlord should have tested for lead when I brought my daughter home. As well has yearly inspections and upkeep of paint to avoid exposure. During the beginning of the pandemic I struggled financially. I was laid off, and then due to high risk pregnancy I wasn’t able to return to work until she was born. So my rent payments were often late. Paid in full, but late. And due to the pandemic NYers couldn’t be evicted. During that time he said verbatim, “I can’t evict you for non payment, but I can do random inspections and evict you for other reasons.” Yet during these “inspections” chipped paint, holes in walls, etc. weren’t taken care of.
I would consult a lawyer asap
Keep records of everything
Wouldn’t u have lead poisoning too
A house with that much lead should have never been rented out. The landlord is 100% at fault. Get a lawyer asap!
Yes, get a lawyer. She could have long term issues due to lead poisoning. Good luck
Check your lease asap because legally they have to put it on the lease if the house has lead or not. That’s what my lease said was lead or no lead.
The first thing I would do would be to find a new place. I know that won’t be quick or easy, but it is necessary for the health of you and both babies. Continue to research and maybe consult an attorney in regards to the lawsuit, but getting to a new, safe place would be my top priority.
Do not ask people on the internet. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your city
If they think you have a case they will take you as a client
You need to contact a lawyer. Landlord is 
% responsible. The landlord is supposed to fix all of that before being lived in. He needs to be sued. It’s totally his fault, not yours.
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You would have to sign a waiver saying you willingly moved in knowing there was led because of how old the building is… I’m surprised that state doesn’t require all landlords to fix the problem to begin with.
Check your lease.
And if it’s not stated on there, find a lawyer.
On our lease, it states on there that the house does not have lead based paint, etc.
In the mean time, it’s time to go. You and your babies.
I haven’t dealt with that exactly but when I was a kid I tested high for lead and they had people come out and replace my grandmas yard (that’s where I was living at the time. I also had pica so it was from eating the dirt). Back then, the government paid for the yard to be dug up and new dirt put in. I hope that’s still the case for you
Her pediatrician should put her on a treatment program. Please keep all appointments.
ALL houses and apartments built before 1990 have some kind of issue: either lead or asbestos. Lead was used in plumbing, paint and tile, both floor and wall, to fix colors and for the effect it had to brighten colors and make the paint last. Lead was also used in glass windows.
There must be a legal aid society in your area that can help you or give you recommendations and referrals to places, govt agencies, that can help you. Do an internet search and track this information down. Child protective services should be able to tell you which agencies can inspect, send notices of non compliance to the landlord and require the landlord to fix by a certain number of days. For example, the fire department may be able to inspect, if there are holes in walls. If there are holes, there may also be rodents. Health and Human Services should also be able, too, by inspecting and issuing citations to fix and fine.
As for legal help, call the local Bar Association and ask for a referral for attorneys who sue slum lords. If you can’t find a listing for a Bar Association or Society (Bar as in attorney groups), Google law firms and “slum lords” in your area.
Keep your daughter on that medical program. I’m sorry about all of the blood tests and scans that are being done on your daughter but they are essential. You will be grateful later. Lead can cause brain damage. Lead will cause a delay in development.
Just so that you know, a hardware store should be able to sell you a kit to use to test for lead in the future.
Sending you hugs and much love. Be tough, mamma. Be tough now for your family.
Check with the legal aid in your area.
I would contact lawyer
I would consult with an attorney. If you have any photos of the lack of maintenance, it will be beneficial.
Dee Day any advice hun
My landlord puts in all his leases that there might be lead so that he can’t be held responsible
im in pennsylvania & when i moved into my apartment back in 2018 my landlord had a lead inspection done as soon as he found out i had children one of which at the time was a year and a half . and every year since he has always produced lead inspections. and im almost certain it’s required . wouldn’t hurt to reach out to a lawyer who knows the laws better and go over your case.
GET OUT IF THERE AS FAST AS YOU CAN…then get a lawyer
A attorney can answer your questions… call legal aid first.
Talk to a lawyer. Articles aren’t state/federal specific, generally. Your can sue if the laws are favorable. Not all states/cities require testing. Some do if not updates have been done in so many years.
Your best bet, see every corporate litigant in your area, ask questions. Choose who answers you honestly & is willing to fight for you.
You can sue but good luck most lawyers are lazy at least around my area .
Consult an attorney. You may have a lawsuit. And you may qualify for social security disability. Also get your levels checked and see how exposure can affect your fetus.
Be careful tho cause this could fall back on you too for not checking yourself don’t always rely on landlord to disclose that info if you knew the house was old you should’ve checked too.
Call an attorney. Most will do free consultation
Speak to an attorney. Be careful what you post online. It’s all discoverable.
Would depend on your state and the laws and the housing regulations and codes. And what your lease has in it. Talking to a lawyer would be the first step cause they would know best.
Your daughter has lead poisoning from the home…are you still living in the home??
My daughter had high lead levels when she was a toddler. She has no long term problems from it. It’s crazy where you can find lead in your home. You may need to change out your mini blinds. Surprisingly most of the cheaper ones contain lead. Check the soil around your home. Always use a water filter. My daughter is 24 now so I’m sure some things have changed.
NY definitely requires that lead be removed from the home along with asbestos. Tenant laws are very strict in NY so I suggest you look over them. Please please please get code enforcement in there ASAP. Your landlord is required to board you until the issues are fixed.
We have had lead issues with our toddler… However, his was only at a level 8! We had environmental health come out and our home didn’t seem to be the cause and his levels have now gone down. It’s been a nightmare all around with regular blood testing. A level 35 though?! That is so unbelievably dangerous and detrimental to her development, she will surely have developmental issues with a level that high! Not only do you need to sue but you should have already moved out of the home you’re living in! You may need to double check your lease in the fine print though, you may not even be capable of suing if it says there may be a possibility of lead. Move out, now!
Call some attorneys who take lead cases and sometimes you can Google this to find attorneys who take these cases. Take care
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Omg 35!?! You need to get out of there NOW!! That’s not healthy for you, your kids, or your unborn child! Look at your lease. Your landlord might/should have to pay for you to live somewhere else until they fix the problem! Also make sure you contact the health department to let them know what’s going ok If your doctor hasn’t done so yet! That’s what an extremely high amount for anyone in the complex! Especially dangerous for kids, but also Including adults
Talk to a lawyer Hun.
From experience go to a health food store and ask for a bottle of heavy metal cleanser. Start out slow and increase gradually. Took my son’s lead level from a 10 to 0 in about 6 months
35??? Everyone should be sick at that level. You gotta go. And if you stay knowing it’s that bad you might get in trouble too 
I would definitely talk to someone. I am also concerned for you and your unborn baby, that is scary!! I truly hope you all end up being ok and finding a better place to live
In the past when I rented all they had to do was state it in the lease that any house built before 1976 has lead paint. Why didn’t u get similar lease? I’m in oklahoma
Get out of there now and get a lawyer!
It depends. I had to sign a notice of lead presence in my house when I signed my lease
You’re not still there are you? Jesus.
I live in Michigan but every apartment I’ve moved into I’ve had to sign a paper that I was made aware of possible lead exposure. I can’t sue because of the paper I signed.
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Why WOULDN’T you sue in this case ? Why ask for advice when you’re already stating that the one course of action needed to be taken to rectify this wrong, you are unwilling to take it ? 
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I would absolutely sue! Our old house had lead. My daughter got lead poisoning but it wasn’t nearly as high. I would definitely sue!!
Every adult is aware or should be aware of homes/ buildings built before 1970 had lead paint. The landlord would have had to remove all the sheetrock or whatever is there & put new sheet rock up. And this is very costly & your rent would have been even higher. So if you are still living there unfortunately that is on you. So move for the safety of your babies
How do people find out if there is lead in there home
Make sure you read the lease. Ik here in Maine they put that clause on there that lead could potentially be on the property. You sign it, it clears them. I would suggest talking with a lawyer asap and at least get moving expenses and 1st last and security to move into a new place
I really hope that you already move for you all safety , the first thing you should do is to check your lease, you know those part that people sign without reading them.
If they ( the landlord) have anything about lead exposure you might not have the right to sue , if they have nothing you should get a lawyer asap , and make sure to keep evidence of all medical visits , payments , therapy and every single thing regarding your daughters health
Sue- praying the new babyis not poised
All houses I’ve signed had a lead paint waiver. If you pay attention I’m sure you do too. At least of renting. Better go back and read the lease.
Read your rental agreement and see if with in the contract you signed that you were made aware that there may be lead (paint) in the home. Often this kind of disclosure (same with asbestos) is worked in within the rental agreement you’ve signed.
I would look up your renters rights in your state. And see if you can get a free legal consultation.