Residents brought action against city housing authority, alleging claims for negligence and violation of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) arising from residents’ alleged exposure to lead paint at property owned and operated by housing authority. The Circuit Court entered summary judgment in favor of housing authority, and residents appealed.
The Court of Appeals held that:
- Residents failed to substantially comply with notice requirement of Local Government Tort Claims Act (LGTCA);
- Residents did not show good cause for their failure to comply with notice requirement; and
- Notice requirement did not violate residents’ right of access to courts.