Enhances justice for families harmed by lead by allowing recovery of damages for lead exposure.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow recovery of damages for lead exposure, including from lead-based paint, lead-containing materials, and products made of or containing lead. It establishes criteria for liability, including proving that lead exposure caused injury and that the party placing lead in commerce knew or should have known of the harm. It also provides defenses for parties who took adequate action to prevent exposure. The bill allows for recovery of damages for six years after its passage or when the plaintiff should have known of their right to recovery.

Enhances justice for families harmed by lead by allowing recovery of damages for lead exposure.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow recovery of damages for lead exposure, including from lead-based paint, lead-containing materials, and products made of or containing lead. It establishes criteria for liability, including proving that lead exposure caused injury and that the party placing lead in commerce knew or should have known of the harm. It also provides defenses for parties who took adequate action to prevent exposure. The bill allows for recovery of damages for six years after its passage or when the plaintiff should have known of their right to recovery.