Legal Opinion

Randall v. LACONIA, NH

Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Decided May 8, 2012No. 11-1412PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

THOMPSON, Circuit Judge.

Federal law requires home sellers to alert potential home buyers to the pres*3ence of lead-based paint hazards. The City of Laconia, New Hampshire sidestepped this requirement when it sold Jameson Randall his house. Some years later, after learning that lead-based paint was present in his home, Randall filed suit. The sole question is whether his lawsuit is time-barred. We agree with the district court that it is, and therefore affirm.

BACKGROUND

In 1998, the appellee, the City of Laconia (the “City” or “Laconia”), purchased a house located at 192 Elm Street in Laconia…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Wallace v. KatoSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  2. Wilson v. GarciaSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  3. Merck & Co. v. ReynoldsSupreme Court of the United States · 2010
  4. Gorelik v. Costin, Pa-CCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2010
  5. Edes v. Verizon Communications, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2005

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3Cited by21 opinions

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