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...]
Chinese Drywall Debacle Sparks Lawsuits
Florida AG Conducting Criminal Probe of Chinese Drywall Mess
Chinese Drywall Mess Scandal. Florida's Chinese drywall problem has resulted in a criminal probe. According to BradentonHerald.com, the Florida Attorney General's office has acknowledged that it is investigating whether two companies — Knauf Plasterboard Tianjian and L&W Supply Corp. — engaged in deceptive sales or marketing … [Read more...]
U.S. Drywall Manufacturer Investigating Florida Complaint
Drywall Manufacturer Investigating Problems. A Florida couple is claiming that drywall from a U.S. manufacturer has caused problems in their home that are similar to those blamed on Chinese drywall. According to the Charlotte Business Journal, National Gypsum has agreed to the test the home located in Alva, in southwestern … [Read more...]
Chinese Drywall Problems Confirmed in Virginia
Concerns Over Toxic Chinese Drywall. have prompted a Virginia developer to launch inspections of at least 60 homes in that state. According to Pilotonline.com, the homes in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, which were built by The Dragas Companies, are suspected to contain the foul-smelling Chinese drywall. As we've been reporting … [Read more...]
Virginia Launches Chinese Drywall Website
A Website That Provides Information on Chinese Drywall. A Website that provides information on Chinese drywall has been set up by the city of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Department of Health. Virginia is one of several states where homeowners have reported problems with potentially toxic Chinese drywall. Chinese drywall … [Read more...]
Chinese Drywall Problem Far Reaching
Chinese Drywall Was Imported to the U.S During the housing boom, more than 500 million pounds of possibly defective Chinese drywall was imported to the U.S. According to the Associated Press, that was enough material to build around 100,000 homes. The Chinese drywall was likely used throughout the country, and it could be years … [Read more...]
Hurricane Katrina Survivors Now Victims of Chinese Drywall
Chinese Drywall Has Turned Up in Homes Chinese drywall has turned up in homes that were rebuilt following Hurricane Katrina. According to the Associated Press, problems with Chinese drywall are forcing people in Mississippi and Louisiana to gut homes they only recently rebuilt. Hurricane Katrina was one of the factors that … [Read more...]
