Legal and Regulatory
Dust in the Wind: The Threat of Airborne Lead From Construction Sites
When older buildings are demolished, they may spread toxic contaminants, such as lead. Contractors should be aware of liability exposures and ways to minimize risk on demolition projects.
By Charles Reynolds
February 14, 2018
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by Charles Reynolds
Charles Reynolds is chair of the Liability/Casualty department at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, a national litigation firm based in Tampa, Fla. His practice focuses on construction-related litigation, product liability and toxic torts. He has a Green Associate certification from LEED and is a member and former chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel. Cory J. Person, also a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig, conducted research for this article.
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