Louisiana Senator Julie Quinn has decided to head to Washington DC to lobby for those in her state who are fighting Chinese drywall issues in their home. This is a big problem in Louisiana, as well as other states throughout the country. It is good to see a Senator standing up and doing what she [...]
While the majority of complaints received by the Consumer Product Safety Commission cite foul smelling odors and corrosion, one homeowner pointed out that over the past couple years he has seen damages to a variety of household items – including a television, coffee pot, and ice maker.
Chalk up the tally of pending lawsuits regarding allegedly defective Chinese drywall – NaplesNews reported that nine new lawsuits have been filed which accuse a home builder of knowingly installing Chinese drywall into homes located in Collier County.
While this story is unique in nature in that most homeowners experiencing Chinese drywall issues probably are not regularly seeing works of art rendered moot, it does illustrate the point that defective drywall is such a serious issue that homeowners are willing to leave homes which they have added significant value to – all with an eye towards residing in a healthy and habitable home.
If you suspect your home was built with defective Chinese drywall you are probably quite worried. You do not know where to get relief, who to speak with, or what to do next. This is a difficult position to be in, but you are not alone. In fact, you may be surprised to find out [...]
In a pre-trial hearing in New Orleans, United States District Judge Eldon Fallon ruled against Chinese drywall manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd., because the company failed to respond to a suit filed by an Alabama homebuilder.
The Louisiana Recovery Authority has done an admirable job trying to keep up with Chinese drywall cases in the state. After all, they set aside $5 million to help to fix this problem. Unfortunately, this is not going to be nearly enough. In fact, they have conceded to the point of saying that the problem is too big to handle at this time.
Have you been exposed to Chinese drywall? Even if only for a short period of time it is very important to seek medical advice. While there is no such thing as a doctor who specializes purely in Chinese drywall patients, you should be able to get all the answers you need plus much more information.
With the influx the Consumer Product Safety Commission has seen in complaints filed regarding defective Chinese drywall, some homeowners are scratching their heads – asking the question: What exactly is causing the health problems and metal corrosion in my home?
Hillsborough County, located in Florida, has been talked about time and time again when it comes to the use of defective Chinese drywall in new home construction. Fortunately for homeowners in this county, relief may be coming soon enough.
