Salem kids sickened by lead paint exposure; landlord sued

SALEM — Two children are receiving care after being exposed to lead paint in the rental home in which they were living.

Atty. Richard W. Schulte of Dayton, who represents the children’s mother, said today, “They have already been tested. Now they are being treated.”

Schulte declined comment on their condition, citing privacy concerns.

The children, Skylar Arden McMurray, 2, and Cohon Parker Wise, 5, have either left or will soon leave their rental property, their attorney said.

Merisa McMurray, the mother and guardian of the children, has filed a lawsuit in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court seeking in excess of $25,000 in damages.

The family had rented a home at 1170 Cleveland St. from George Thomas of Salem.

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