$54.5 Million Chinese drywall settlement in Florida
A Chinese drywall class-action lawsuit was settled for $54.5 million, which will cover the remediation of 2,000 to 3,000 homes in Florida. The lawsuit was settled with Miami based Banner Supply Co.
Knauf Chinese Drywall Pilot Program Eight Months Later
Eight months into the Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Chinese drywall pilot program with 14 homes completed and 77 more said to be completed or under construction by the end of June.
FL Judge rules Insurance Co. should cover Chinese Drywall
A Hillsborough County Circuit Judge ruled that a family’s home damaged by the defective Chinese drywall should be covered by their homeowners insurance policy.
Chinese drywall: Lauderhill, FL Woman back in home after Knauf remediation
Lauderhill, Florida woman whose Chinese drywall home was part of the Knauf pilot program, moves back into her home after remediation is complete.
Lauderhill, FL Chinese drywall home first to be repaired under Knauf pilot program
The first home in the Chinese drywall pilot program, agreed to by drywall manufacturer Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, has begun its scheduled remediation today in Lauderhill, Florida.
Chinese drywall manufacturer Knauf Tianjin agrees to fix 300 homes; A first step
Chinese drywall manufacturer Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin settlement: Knauf will repair up to 300 homes in the states of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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
FEMA not lending Chinese Drywall Help in Florida
By now, you may have heard that FEMA has rejected Florida’s request for Chinese drywall help. As you can imagine, this does not bode well for other states that were hoping to get some sort of relief from the agency.
Chinese Drywall in the News
It has been a busy week in the news in terms of Chinese drywall stories. Those who are interested in this topic should not find it difficult to stay busy. Everyday, Chinese drywall stories from around the country hit the internet, as well as newspapers and television stations.
Governor Crist pushing for Chinese Drywall Aid
Emergency money for homeowners with Chinese drywall is closer than ever before – at least in the state of Florida. Governor Charlie Crist is doing what he can to push FEMA into providing money for those who have been affected by tainted drywall.