Connecticut Earns 12 Million Dollars From Lead Settlement

The toy company, Mattel Inc., now owes Connecticut, along with 38 other states, 12 million dollars as the result of a settlement that will get lead contaminated toys out of the marketplace. Mattel will also adopt new standards on how much lead is allowed into their toys. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut's Attorney General, was angered by the amount of lead found in the toys. He has been trying to remove all toys containing lead from the shelves since 2007, when the issue first became apparent. Overall, the state will earn $218,028 from the settlement. Half of the money will go towards the states general fund. The state of Connecticut has made a law banning lead toys from the state's shelves. Consumers can go to www.healthytoys.org for a printable list of toys that do not contain lead.

Information provided by courant.com.