Maryland Revokes Over 1,400 Lead Inspection Certificates Following Elevated Lead Levels in Children
More than 1,400 lead inspection certificates have been invalidated in Maryland following the detection of elevated lead levels in three children. This significant action necessitates the reinspection of rental properties occupied by tenants, as the Maryland Department of the Environment cited failures by inspectors to adhere to established work practice standards. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a complaint in Baltimore City Circuit Court against Green Environmental, LLC, and its owner, Rodney Bryan Barkley. The lawsuit alleges numerous violations regarding lead paint inspection practices, including the improper use of a lead detection device that … Read more