Supreme Court Rejects Lead-Paint Maker Appeals in $400 Million Case
- Sherwin-Williams, Conagra sought review of California ruling
- Supreme Court appeal sought to limit ‘public nuisance’ suits
Sherwin-Williams Co. store
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected appeals from Sherwin-Williams Co. and Conagra Brands Inc., leaving intact a ruling that requires them to pay more than $400 million for lead-paint remediation in California.
The rebuff, issued without comment Monday, is a blow to business groups, which had called for high court review in the hope of derailing other suits over climate change, opioid addiction and gun violence.