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Defective Chinese Drywall Lawsuits
Thousands of homes in Florida and throughout the United States that were built between 2004 and 2007, may contain defective drywall imported from China.
The Chinese drywall contains dangerously high concentrations of sulfur, which could produce a rotten egg smell, destroy the homes electrical wiring and potentially cause other problems.
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Feds Release Guidance for Homeowners on Identifying Chinese Drywall
Federal regulators have released new guidance to help home owners and inspectors identify which homes are affected by toxic Chinese drywall.
Class Action Lawsuit Over Chinese Drywall Filed For 2,100 People
About 2,100 people joined in a class action lawsuit for Chinese drywall homeowners filed in Louisiana, alleging that their homes were built with toxic wallboard manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard Tainjin Co. Ltd. (KPT).
Chinese Drywall Corrosion Problems Confirmed by CPSC Study
Federal investigators say that they have found evidence that confirms a link between Chinese drywall and corrosion problems being reported by homeowners across the country.
Deadline for Chinese Drywall Class Action Against Knauf Plasterboard Set
A court order has been issued that gives homeowners with defective Chinese drywall manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard one month to file for inclusion in a class action lawsuit against the foreign supplier, bypassing legal hurdles associated with service on the Chinese company.
Evidence to Explain Chinese Drywall Injury Claims Not Found in CPSC Report
Preliminary results of a federal Chinese drywall investigation indicate that the contaminated wallboard emits higher levels of volatile gases than U.S. drywall. However, researchers were unable to find evidence that explains the defective drywall personal injury complaints and reports of health problems experienced by residents..
Contaminated Chinese Drywall Test Results Due This Week
Federal investigators are expected to release the results of initial tests on contaminated Chinese drywall this week, which compare Chinese and U.S. – manufactured drywall to delineate the differences and, if possible, determine what substances within the Drywall from China are causing the release of sulfuric odors, corroding wiring and causing reported health problems for [...]
Chinese Drywall Litigation Moving Forward Quickly
A federal judge is pushing lawyers involved in Chinese drywall litigation to quickly exchange necessary information and records so that trials can begin in January 2010.
Chinese Drywall Investigation to be Vigorously Pursued: CPSC Chairman
The new head of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has vowed to sustain a full-tilt investigation into the reported problems with Chinese drywall.
Chinese Drywall Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Nevada
Homeowners in Nevada have filed a Chinese drywall class action lawsuit against local builders, saying that defective drywall in their homes have caused a variety of health problems. However, the CPSC has not reported any complaints of problems from the state and several of the defendants named in the lawsuit deny using any of [...]
Solution for Chinese Drywall Problems Found: Company Claims
A New York company claims that they have found a possible solution for the Chinese drywall problems that are impacting thousands of homeowners throughout the United States, and they claim that the remedy uses a chemical solution that does not require gutting the home.
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