Lead Paint Litigation

On April 2, 2007, the Ohio Attorney General filed a public nuisance lawsuit in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against ten paint manufacturers and “John Doe Corporations.” The suit, brought on behalf of the State of Ohio, seeks damages and attorney fees as a result of the companies’ manufacture, sale, marketing, supply, and distribution of lead paint.

For an update on the status of pending litigation challenging the underlying statute supporting this lawsuit, see Senate Bill S.B. 117 Litigation.

Additional Resources

Toledo Public Nuisance Lead Paint Suit Dismissed
Information on a December 12, 2007 decision of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas dismissing the City of Toledo's public nuisance suit againt Sherman Williams and other former lead-paint companies.

Ohio Attorney General Sues Lead Paint Manufacturers - Public Nuisance Theory Basis for Litigation
April 2007
Article by Bricker & Eckler attorneys discussion of the Ohio Attorney General's lead paint public nuisance suit

Complaint filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court
April 2, 2007
Full text of the complaint filed by the Ohio Attorney General in State of Ohio v. Sherwin-Williams Company

City of St. Louis v. Benjamin Moore & Company et al.
Full text of a June 12, 2007 decision from the Misssouri Supreme Court on a lead paint public nuisance lawsuit filed by the City of St. Louis against a number of paint companies.

Ohio Tort Reform Resource Center
Resources and information on tort reform in Ohio prepared by the Bricker & Eckler attorneys

Public Nuisance Litigation in Ohio Resource Center
Information and resources on lead paint litigation and Ohio Supreme Court litigation over the January 2007 veto of S.B. 117