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Fallon Ruling and Governmental Action Show Promise in Chinese Drywall Lawsuits
The enormous need to rebuild houses after Hurricane Katrina and the end of the housing boom caused American homebuilders and companies to search for cheaper alternative materials to build houses with. The simplest and cheapest solution to this problem for these homeowners was to purchase imported drywall from China. That…
Chinese drywall bellwether case begins
The first bellwether case for Chinese drywall litigation began yesterday. The case is important because of the potential precedent for culpability it will establish for Chinese manufacturers and importers over the faulty wallboard brought into the country in the wake of a variety of hurricanes and home development. While more…
Governor Crist may look into emergency funding for Chinese Drywall
After roughly 35 Floridians protested outside of a campaign fundraiser, state Governor Charlie Crist attempted to ease the concerns of residents facing the struggle of Chinese Drywall. The News-Press reports Gov. Charlie Crist walked over to a group of about 35 protesters who have defective drywall at about 7 p.m.…
Fallon Ruling Looms in Chinese Drywall Case
In what may come as good news to some and bad to others, the first Chinese Drywall case may be ruled upon soon. For the unfortunate homeowners stuck in limbo while the pre-trial hearings and litigation was handled, any sort of forward progress is welcome news. However, for the various…
Knauf Chinese drywall solution rejected by courts as decision looms
The ongoing court battle over Chinese drywall rages on as the first lawsuit over the tainted wallboard will be starting soon. Just today, however, Judge Fallon dealt a blow to manufacturer Knauf’s plan to provide air conditioning devices to fix the matter. Doing so means that a quick decision may…
News In Short: Jefferson Parish waiving fees for Chinese drywall homeowners
A positive note for New Orleans residents with Chinese drywall hoping to develop and rebuild in the wake of the toxic wallboard installed in their homes: local officials continue to reduce the financial burden of recovery. Local officials in Jefferson Parish are doing just this, per New Orleans’ WVUE: Jefferson…
Chinese drywall victims pushing for federal relief on matter
Fort Myers’ NBC 2 reports on the ongoing plight facing Chinese drywall and the reemerging efforts to push for federal assistance in handling the matter. Submitting hand-written petitions to the governor, families are hoping the governor is able to help handle the situation and fill up the gaps that still…
Burglars robbing evacuated Chinese drywall homes
A heads-up to those who have left their Chinese drywall riddled homes behind because of growing health concerns: make sure security is used. Areas around the country have been facing burglaries in homes left vacant by homeowners after they discovered the faulty wallboard was installed in their homes. The Fort…
News In Short: Louisiana Attorney General files suit over Chinese Drywall
News coming out of Louisiana shows that Attorney General James Caldwell has filed suit in Louisiana court on behalf of government infrastructures looking to collect money lost helping residents remove and replace Chinese drywall. The move is a positive indication that funding will likely continue to be provided and that…