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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Childs v. Purll, 882 A.2d 227 (2005)

Citation
Childs v. Purll, 882 A.2d 227 (2005)
Parent Document
Childs v. Purll, 882 A.2d 227 (2005)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
2005-09-08

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charged each defendant with negligence in failing to eradicate a lead paint hazard that persisted on the walls and other surfaces throughout the premises, failing to prevent the paint from chipping, peeling and flaking, and failing to warn her of the resulting dangers — “thereby rendering the dwelling unsafe and dangerous, and unfit for human habitation, especially for children of tender years.” The complaint further asserted that, for leasing the dwelling in a grossly defective and unreasonably dangerous condition, the defendants were strictly liable without regard to negligence. In addition, the complaint alleged that the defendants had violated the Consumer Protection Procedures Act 3