Installers, Builders Knew About Chinese Drywall 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...]
Lowe’s Ups Defective Drywall Settlement Offer
Defective Drywall Settlement. Facing withering criticism, Lowe’s Companies Inc. has increased its offer to settle toxic drywall lawsuits. According to ProPublica, the home improvement store chain is offering as much as $100,000 to customers who claim their homes and health sustained damages because of toxic drywall they allegedly … [Read more...]
Industry Payments Linked to Different Prescribing Habits
ProPublica Payments Role In Different Prescribing Habits. A ProPublica analysis looks into whether physicians are more likely to prescribe brand name drugs if they receive payments from drug makers and pharmaceutical companies. Generic medications are introduced to the market after the patent on brand names has expired; they are much … [Read more...]
