Product Defect

The Associated Press has a short news piece that demonstrates again how the Chinese drywall issue has affected people of all types and economic backgrounds. Reporting on a lawsuit filed against drywall manufacturer Knauf, the article notes that Saints head coach Sean Payton has been named lead plaintiff in a suit with over 2,000 party

In an effort to have victims of Chinese drywall contact the state and notify them of the toxic wallboard in their home, the Louisiana Recovery Authority has initiated a hotline specifically dedicated to the problem. The hotline, set up to help the state get a better idea of just how many people are being affected

The Miami Herald reports that the originally announced total of 100,000 homes facing problems because of Chinese drywall may be overstated. While consumer groups contest this, the news that the number may be less is a mix of good and bad. Though it would be nice to think that far less families are facing the

Just a reminder that Louisiana Senator Julie Quinn’s committee meeting in regards to Chinese drywall and insurance companies is scheduled for tomorrow. Senator Quinn is hosting the meeting to discuss the issue of Chinese drywall in Louisiana and the insurance implications. The meeting will be attended by Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and representatives of various

The Consumer Product Safety Commission today strengthened the case against Chinese drywall makers by releasing three preliminary reports that links the imported wallboard to corrosion and irritating levels of chemicals. The reports, issued by the government ahead of a formal decision by the government on the matter, brings scientific proof to what plaintiff attorneys and

The Bradenton Herald had an interesting piece that really clarifies how big the next few months are for those involved in Chinese drywall. Whether it’s the escalation of pre-trial matters in the federal litigation involving the toxic wallboard or foreign diplomacy, things are shaping up quickly. The Herald reports Within the next few weeks, officials

With the disaster that Chinese drywall has become in the Gulf Coast and in other places across the country, homeowners are scrambling to find out if they have been afflicted with the toxic wallboard. With such urgency and panic, many have pursued cheaper manners of testing to avoid being buried underneath further bills. While remedies

Hoping to increase the awareness of officials as well as the public in regards to Chinese drywall, Louisiana State Senator Julie Quinn is hosting a panel meeting to discuss the issue of Chinese drywall in Louisiana. The effort, which will be intended by Quinn as well as Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and representatives of various

Very unsettling news emerged early this week that insurers within Louisiana were canceling policies of those homeowners with Chinese drywall. While this had been hinted at in Florida, some insurers eventually backed down. This does not seem to be the case in Louisiana, though. The Times-Picayune reports In August, Tamara Thomas filed a claim with

In an email to individuals who have signed up for updates from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Chairman Inez Tenenbaum reveals a flurry of activity the government has carried out in testing and identifying Chinese drywall. While the email largely covers topics that have been posted on this blog, the amount that has been done