Court Dismisses City of New York from Lead Paint Suit for Late Filing

NEW YORK — A New York trial court has dismissed the City of New York as a defendant in a lead paint suit brought by a former union painter and lead abatement worker, concluding that claims against the city were untimely under applicable law.

New York County Supreme Court Justice Kathryn E. Freed said in her Oct. 21 order that claims against The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The New York Times Co. and other defendants will continue.

Velimir Zic and his wife, Marilyn Zic, contend that Velimir’s lung cancer is linked to lead paint and other contaminants he inhaled while employed …