Chinese Drywall Being Tested By Florida Health Department
Tests on the Defective Chinese Drywall. The Florida Health Department has begun running tests on the defective Chinese drywall that has ruined many new homes in the state. According to a report on News-Press.com, results from the Florida Health Department drywall tests could be available sometime next month. Over the past several … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Being Tested By Florida Health Department
Chinese Drywall Debacle Sparks Lawsuits
Problems With Defective Chinese Drywall in Florida. Problems with defective Chinese drywall in Florida have led to two separate lawsuits. Late last week, the Bonita Springs law firm of Parker Waichman LLP filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Florida consumers whose homes were ruined by the defective Chinese drywall. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Debacle Sparks Lawsuits
Home Depot, Lowe’s Not Associated with Defective Chinese Drywall
To Reassure Customers That Drywall Purchased at Their Stores Is Safe. Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Cos. Inc. are trying to reassure customers that drywall purchased at their stores is safe. According to The Palm Beach Post, the home improvement retailers say they have verified that none of their stores sold Chinese drywall that has … [Read more...] about Home Depot, Lowe’s Not Associated with Defective Chinese Drywall
Lennar Corp. Faces Chinese Drywall Lawsuit
One of the Biggest Home Builders in Florida. Lennar Corp., one of the biggest home builders in Florida, faces a class action lawsuit over defective Chinese drywall. According to the Associated Press, Lennar disclosed the lawsuit in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday. Chinese drywall reportedly … [Read more...] about Lennar Corp. Faces Chinese Drywall Lawsuit
VA Lawmaker Visits Abandoned Chinese Drywall Home, Promises Action
A visit from U.S. Representative. Virginia homeowners plagued by defective Chinese drywall received a visit from U.S. Representative Glenn Nye, D-Norfolk, on Saturday. According to pilotonline.com, Nye met with about two dozen such homeowners after touring a home that one family recently vacated because of Chinese drywall. Chinese … [Read more...] about VA Lawmaker Visits Abandoned Chinese Drywall Home, Promises Action
Condos Used Defective Chinese Drywall
Chinese Drywall Is Turning Up in Condo Complexes. Chinese drywall is turning up in condo complexes in Florida and elsewhere. According to a report in the Charlotte Sun-Herald, tainted Chinese drywall was just discovered in one building in the luxury Vivante condominium complex in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida. Homeowners in at least … [Read more...] about Condos Used Defective Chinese Drywall
WCI Communities Reports 200 Florida Homes with Chinese Drywall
Florida Homes With Chinese Drywall. Florida builder WCI Communities Inc. says that at least 200 of its homes may have been built with potentially defective Chinese drywall. According to The Bradenton Herald, the Bonita Springs builder - which is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy - could face $40 million in Chinese drywall related … [Read more...] about WCI Communities Reports 200 Florida Homes with Chinese Drywall
Law Firms Sponsor Town Hall Meeting on Chinese Drywall for Florida Residents
A Chance to Have Their Questions Answered. Chinese drywall victims in Florida will have a chance to have their questions answered at a special town hall meeting in Bonita Springs tomorrow night. The event is being sponsored by Parker Waichman LLP and Morgan & Morgan, P.A., which together filed the first federal lawsuit on behalf … [Read more...] about Law Firms Sponsor Town Hall Meeting on Chinese Drywall for Florida Residents
Chinese Drywall Trust to Be Part of WCI Communities Bankruptcy Plan
A Trust Account for Claims Against Insurers. WCI Communities will establish a trust account for claims against insurers or suppliers regarding Chinese drywall. According to a report in the South Florida Business Journal, the trust account is part of WCI Communities' revised bankruptcy plan. As we’ve been reporting for months now, … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Trust to Be Part of WCI Communities Bankruptcy Plan
Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Claims Material Used in Las Vegas Homes
It Claims Chinese Drywall was Causing Health Problems for Occupants of Homes A Chinese drywall class action lawsuit has been filed in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the lawsuit alleges that Chinese drywall is causing health problems for occupants of homes in two Las Vegas neighborhoods The lawsuit was filed on … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Claims Material Used in Las Vegas Homes
Chinese Drywall Imported to Guam, Saipan, American Samoa
Chinese Drywall Was Imported to Guam. Potentially defective Chinese drywall was imported to Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 20,000 sheets of Chinese-made drywall made their way on to those islands in 2006. For months now, we have reported on homeowner … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Imported to Guam, Saipan, American Samoa
Desperate Homeowner with Chinese Drywall Calls White House
Find a Way Out of His Chinese Drywall Nightmare. Trying to find a way out of his Chinese drywall nightmare, a desperate Florida homeowner recently placed a phone call to President Barack Obama. According to a report on wpbf.com, Larry Kosakowski of Port St. Lucie wants more federal attention focused on the problem. The Consumer … [Read more...] about Desperate Homeowner with Chinese Drywall Calls White House
Chinese Drywall Affecting 140 Homes, Builder Says
Issues With Chinese Drywall. KB Home says that about 140 homes it built have issues with Chinese drywall. The disclosure was made during a conference call conducted by KB Home last Friday to discuss earnings. Chinese drywall poured into the U.S. between 1999 and 2007 because of the high demand created by the housing boom. Imports … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Affecting 140 Homes, Builder Says
Default Judgment Against Chinese Drywall Manufacturer
Failed to Respond to a Class-action Lawsuit. A default judgment has been issued against Chinese drywall manufacturer Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd. The judgment was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon after Taishan Gypsum failed to respond to a class-action lawsuit filed against it. As we've reported previously, … [Read more...] about Default Judgment Against Chinese Drywall Manufacturer
Chinese Drywall Raises Concerns in Newport News, VA Subdivision
A Chinese Drywall Problem. Another Virginia subdivision, Hollymeade in Newport News, may have a Chinese drywall problem. According to a report on WVEC.com, Chinese drywall has been confirmed c, and scores more will be inspected because of the discovery. Last week, the head of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said the … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Raises Concerns in Newport News, VA Subdivision
Chinese Drywall Tests Revealed Bacteria, Fungus, Expert Says
Chinese Drywall Is Infested With Bacteria. A building inspections expert claims Chinese drywall is infested with bacteria, fungus and even fecal matter. According to a report on the Broward-Palm Beach New Times Web site, Spiderman S. Mulholland, owner of U.S. Building Consultants Inc. in Gainesville, Florida, says such contaminants … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Tests Revealed Bacteria, Fungus, Expert Says
Uncertainty Over Florida Insurance Coverage for Chinese Drywall Damage
At Least Two Dozen Claims. Florida's largest insurer says it has received at least two dozen claims over damage caused by defective Chinese drywall. However, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has not paid on any claims, and says it is unclear whether Chinese drywall damage will be covered by its policies. According to … [Read more...] about Uncertainty Over Florida Insurance Coverage for Chinese Drywall Damage
Chinese Drywall To Be Addressed At Product Safety Summit
A Major Topic of Discussion Chinese drywall will be a major topic of discussion at the U.S.-China product safety summit set to begin in Beijing tomorrow. But according to a report on News-Press.com, one U.S. Senator says he does not expect much to result from the talks. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has received … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall To Be Addressed At Product Safety Summit
Awareness of Chinese Drywall Among Installers and Builders in 2006
Kept Quiet About Its Problems. It seems even more companies than previously thought knew about tainted Chinese drywall as early as 2006, but kept quiet about its problems. fretful In a prior investigation, ProPublica had already reported that Florida builder, WCI Communities and Miami-based Banner Supply had known about defective … [Read more...] about Awareness of Chinese Drywall Among Installers and Builders in 2006
Potential turning point reached in defective Chinese drywall lawsuits
The years of frustration for homeowners who've been affected by defective Chinese drywall may soon be near an end. According to a New York Times report, a federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that the Chinese company Taishan Gypsum should be held wholly responsible for the negative impact its defective wallboard has caused … [Read more...] about Potential turning point reached in defective Chinese drywall lawsuits
