THE R.I. OFFICE of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed lawsuits against three Rhode Island landlords for noncompliance with lead poisoning prevention laws. / COURTESY PETER F. NERONHA
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed lawsuits against three Rhode Island landlords for noncompliance with laws intended to prevent lead poisoning among tenants. The lawsuits were filed against the landlords of properties at Garden Street, Pawtucket, and Ward Street, Woonsocket, after two children living in the apartments suffered lead poisoning. Landlords Chrystal…