The second part of our series of Chinese drywall pictures features close-ups of what the corrosion looks like of piping and fixtures throughout a home that had the problematic material installed. Here you can see just how intricate and flawed the pipes can become as a result of an attic…
The Times-Picayune reports that the Chinese drywall meeting has been moved to tomorrow. At this meeting, Louisiana state senators will be available to answer questions regarding the faulty wallboard imported into the US and installed into in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Central to the meeting will be what homeowners…
The Berniard Law Firm was recently hired by a homeowner who fell into the unfortunate situation of having Chinese drywall installed in her home. As part of the case, an inspection crew was sent to the home to document all of the various problems, defects and elements of concern to…
Developments in Washington occurred this past week in the pursuit of having the government conclusively investigate and define the harm caused by Chinese drywall. While local officials have been pledging consistently to improve the matter, officials from the Gulf Coast brought before the Consumer Product Safety Commission a push for…
While much of the nation has been spared any sort of adverse weather as a result of tropical storms or hurricanes, insuring one’s home is not the only way precaution may be taken by people, regardless on where they live. One helpful tip is to avoid any sort of delay…
The Berniard Law Firm, having already been involved with various clients with Chinese drywall in the Gulf Coast region, recently filed in federal court two claims against manufacturers and builders who were involved in the repair and manufacturing of their homes. Further, head attorney Jeffrey Berniard has been involved in…
For residents of the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana in particular, groups involved with Chinese drywall litigation and legislation have established and set up a Town Hall Meeting for next week to discuss with homeowners and citizens the developments and actions being taken to combat the problems associated with the faulty…
In pursuit of keeping readers abreast of storms as they develop, the new storm forming in the Atlantic may lead to this season’s next tropical storm with, hopefully, the same results as those previous this year. While it is currently projected to not even reach the coast, it will likely…
A happy Labor Day for everyone in the Gulf Coast and beyond!
Florida officials are trying hard to find various ways in which homeowners with faulty imported wallboard can see results and aid while facing their difficult predicaments. The TC Palm recently noted an idea of some area Florida officials in an article posted several days ago: Martin County Property Appraiser Laurel…