Legal Question in Consumer Law in Pennsylvania

Lead Paint Liability

If an American company sells a product that is painted with lead based paint, and the product was made in china, who is liable? Also, the product is not marked in any way to indicate the presence of lead based paint. Does the answer change if the American company denies knowledge of the lead paint's presence in their product?


Asked on 1/06/09, 6:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Lead Paint Liability

Everyone in the chain, from the manufacturer to the seller can be liable. Their lack of knowledge is a defense that may reduce liability, but not a bar to suit.

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Answered on 1/06/09, 8:11 pm


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