First Chinese drywall trial: Jury awards Florida couple $2.4 million in damages
First Chinese drywall trial: Jury awards Florida couple $2.4 million in damages
Chinese drywall manufacturer Taishan Gypsum Co. responds to lawsuit
Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd, the Chinese drywall manufacturer that was ordered to pay $2.6 million in damages to seven Virginia homeowners, has for the first time yesterday responded to the lawsuit with an appeal. This response has renewed hope that the company may eventually pay these damages.
$2.6M Chinese drywall ruling for 7 Hampton Roads, Virginia homeowners
A Chinese drywall ruling was made on Thursday, April 8, by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon in New Orleans, awarding seven Virginia homeowners $2.6 million in damages.
The seven Virginia homeowners were chosen as representatives of homes affected by the toxic Chinese drywall across the country- one Virginia Beach family, two in Newport News, and four in Williamsburg.
November MDL Chinese Drywall Status Conference before Judge Fallon
Judge Eldon E. Fallon: The Next MDL 2047 Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation status conference will be held on November 19, 2009
MDL Status Conference Thursday, October 15
Chinese drywall status conference Thursday, October 15, 2009
Developer abandons Norfolk condominium project in light of drywall suits
Just one week following the Chinese drywall suit filed by three homeowners at the Harbor Walk Condominiums in Norfolk, the Virginia Pilot reported that the developer has decided to abandon the project. The message came in the form of a letter, sent to Norfolk City Councilman W. Randy White.
New defective drywall removal methods developed
A recently developing story as reported by the news-press.com sheds light on a possible solution for some homeowners. New York based company Sabre Technical Services held a press conference Monday at Bell Tower Park – the location where it tested its systems for defective drywall removal this summer. The process entailed the utilization of chlorine dioxide gas, with the aim of eradicating air-borne sulfuric compounds. Chief Technology Officer for Sabre commented that chlorine gas isn’t harmful to household structures or appliances.
Attention All Virginia Homeowners
Chinese Drywall Virginia Town Hall Meeting. Critical Updates will be discussed by Attorney Richard Serpe. Multi District LItigation in New Orleans, Virginia Germano Class Action, Dragas Homes, CPSC, Scientific Testing of Homes in Viriniga. Please Attend 8/24/09
Reports of Chinese drywall received from U.S. territories; Florida protocol offers hope
The CPSC stated in its report that the exportation of Chinese drywall reaches further than solely the continental United States – Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa also were included in the report as locations where residents have filed reports with the agency. 28,778 sheets were imported in to the three above mentioned locations during 2006. Diligence, however, is within the purview of the agency – the CPSC has indicated that investigators intend to visit on-site locations in China starting today – Monday August 17.
Virginia developer, The Dragas Companies, inspects Virginia homes for Chinese drywall
The Dragas Comapines is inspecting almost every home it built in The Hampshires at Greenbrier as well as Cromwell Park in Virginia Beach. Additionally, it is paying for repairs and the relocation of homeowners in some instances. In recent statements, The Dragas Companies noted that some homes “. . . appear to emit elevated levels of sulfur compounds that may corrode air conditioning coils, and may damage other mechanical and electrical systems over time.” The drywall was imported by a U.S. supplier back in 2006, and was installed by a subcontractor without the company’s knowledge.