Virginia among the hardest hit states by Chinese drywall March 7, 2010

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has seen complaints flow in surrounding toxic Chinese drywall from numerous states and even the District of Columbia; but some states specifically have been hit the harder than others.

WDBJ7 News recently reported on the devastation Chinese drywall has caused homeowners in Virginia.  Other states suffering more-so than others include Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama among others.

According to WDBJ7, more than 100 families in eastern Virginia allege that Chinese drywall is causing them to “[live] a nightmare…”

One homeowner that was interviewed by the above news source elaborated on the symptoms she first noticed.  She mentioned that as soon as her family vacated the Chinese drywall laden home, her young child immediately ceased to experience bloody noses.  While living at the residence, the young child suffered almost constant nosebleeds.

The primary area that seems affected the most is in southeastern Virginia.  Specifically, there are about 150 families who have alleged defective drywall is ruining the atmosphere within their homes.  Williamsburg to Virginia Beach seems to be the main region that has been sourcing complaints.

Some Virginia families were plaintiffs in a multi-district litigation process held in the Eastern District of New Orleans.  In that trial, Judge Eldon Fallon presiding, and set to determine what the costs will be to fix these affected homes.  The trial is important and will have far reaching impacts upon other harmed families, looking to the trial for guidance and how the courts will handle their cases.  The case resulted in a finding that the proper way to fix a home affected is to “gut it” – this entails removing all components possibly contaminated.