The Associated Press has a short news piece that demonstrates again how the Chinese drywall issue has affected people of all types and economic backgrounds. Reporting on a lawsuit filed against drywall manufacturer Knauf, the article notes that Saints head coach Sean Payton has been named lead plaintiff in a…
In an effort to have victims of Chinese drywall contact the state and notify them of the toxic wallboard in their home, the Louisiana Recovery Authority has initiated a hotline specifically dedicated to the problem. The hotline, set up to help the state get a better idea of just how…
The Miami Herald reports that the originally announced total of 100,000 homes facing problems because of Chinese drywall may be overstated. While consumer groups contest this, the news that the number may be less is a mix of good and bad. Though it would be nice to think that far…
Just a reminder that Louisiana Senator Julie Quinn’s committee meeting in regards to Chinese drywall and insurance companies is scheduled for tomorrow. Senator Quinn is hosting the meeting to discuss the issue of Chinese drywall in Louisiana and the insurance implications. The meeting will be attended by Insurance Commissioner Jim…
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The Wall Street Journal, in its editorial section yesterday, commended Judge Duval for finding the Army Corps of Engineers at fault for the flooding of areas of New Orleans. The editorial, entitled ‘A win for New Orleans,’ celebrates the win as an opportunity for those whose homes flooded to receiving…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission today strengthened the case against Chinese drywall makers by releasing three preliminary reports that links the imported wallboard to corrosion and irritating levels of chemicals. The reports, issued by the government ahead of a formal decision by the government on the matter, brings scientific proof…
Governor Bobby Jindal has responded to U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval Jr.’s ruling that the flooding of areas within New Orleans was the direct fault of the Army Corps of Engineers inability to develop and execute proper water resource projects within Louisiana. The press release, posted below, condemns the Corps…
While the Gulf Coast rarely sees snow in the winter months, safe driving is crucial as precipitation arrives in the form of rain and sleet. Though these tips are offered by the Iowa Department of Transportation, they still remain absolutely relevant given the ability of cold weather to cause unsafe…
The Bradenton Herald had an interesting piece that really clarifies how big the next few months are for those involved in Chinese drywall. Whether it’s the escalation of pre-trial matters in the federal litigation involving the toxic wallboard or foreign diplomacy, things are shaping up quickly. The Herald reports Within…