AG Neronha suing Providence landlords over lead hazards in homes of lead-poisoned children

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Attorney General files lead enforcement lawsuits against four Providence landlords Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has filed lawsuits against four separate Providence landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found in a lead-poisoned child’s home. In the…

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No bankruptcy protection for Sackler family, Purdue Pharma – “We fight on” – Richard Asinof

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“They aren’t bankrupt. They’re loaded. We fight on.” RI AG Neronha applauds court decision nixing Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha was successful in appealing the bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers. On Thursday night, Dec. 16, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen McMahon vacated the…

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