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Lead in the Water

A class of Chicago residents cannot sue the city over its replacement of water mains and water meters which creates an increased risk that lead will be dislodged or leach from the residents’ individual service lines, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, because they have not suffered any actual harm.

CHICAGO — A class of Chicago residents cannot sue the city over its replacement of water mains and water meters which creates an increased risk that lead will be dislodged or leach from the residents’ individual service lines, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, because they have not suffered any actual harm.

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