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Chinese drywall brings attorneys together in Florida

In an effort to share ideas and strategies on the Chinese drywall issue, lawyers from across the country are meeting in Florida to discuss this matter. Aaron Kessler of the Herald Tribune reports Attorneys from all sides of the tainted Chinese drywall issue descended Thursday on Orlando for a two-day conference dedicated to the growing

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Louisiana legislation opening door for Chinese drywall lawsuits

In a move intended to open the door for home and property owners to use the judicial system to remedy damages incurred by the use of Chinese drywall in their recent constructions or renovations, the Louisiana legislature is opening up the avenues for lawsuits against those who brought the faulty wallboard to the state. In

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The structural harm of Chinese Drywall

While much to do has been made of the potential health problems associated with exposure to Chinese drywall, experts have begun looking into the issues caused by the use of these materials. Gary Rosen, Ph.D., has tendered a study on Chinese drywall that exposes the structural side of these building materials and certain items are

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Chinese drywall tests indicate the obvious: toxic materials apparent

In a test report produced by the EPA, gases and materials toxic to humans were found within the Chinese drywall tested The EPA did announce earlier in the week that samples of Chinese drywall contained elevated levels of sulfur, strontium, and organic material, reports the Miami Herald. This confirms the results of testing already conducted

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Acting chair steps down over Chinese Drywall gaffe

In some absolutely non-shocking news, the chair of the Consumer Safety Commission has stepped down in the wake of the Chinese Drywall disaster. Nancy Nord, the acting chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission who has been blasted in recent months for her handling of the tainted Chinese drywall issue, will be handing over the

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Legislation to block import of faulty building material

The U.S. government has stepped forward to bring the law up to pace with protecting homeowners from unknown dangers from contractors. U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), has introduced legislation to block the import of substandard building materials. Consumers in Florida and elsewhere complained of allergy-like symptoms apparently resulting from a sulfur compound wafting from Chinese

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U.S. Government Confirms What We Know: Chinese Drywall Unhealthy

A U.S. governmental agency confirms what U.S. homeowners already knew: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tests of high-sulfur Chinese drywall have confirmed differences between the imported material and U.S.-made drywall, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said Tuesday. The new EPA tests showed the Chinese-made drywall contained sulfur that was not in U.S. drywall, strontium (a metallic element)

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Doctor advises to leave home with Chinese drywall

As cases of Chinese drywall continue to pop up in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia and other places, the dangers of exposure to it seem to be becoming all too clear. Per CNN, Chinese drywall, in one doctor’s opinion, is the cause of recurring health problems and may even be dangerous to pregnant women. One family’s

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Chinese drywall investigation progressing

Over the weekend, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s William Gibson reported progress is being made on an investigation into Chinese drywall and its toxic health effects: Congressmen Robert Wexler and Mario Diaz-Balart persuaded the House to approve a measure this week that directs the secretaries of housing and treasury to study the effect of tainted drywall

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Even Saints coach Payton vulnerable to Chinese drywall

In perhaps the most high profile account of Chinese drywall being installed in a home, the NFL’s New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has found the faulty wallboard in his house. WNOE reports The home of Saints coach Sean Payton is one of those where tainted drywall from China has ended up. Payton and his

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Attorney Jeff Berniard, Licensed Louisiana Attorney and Founder of Berniard Law Firm

Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.

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