In an effort to shore up support for those who have Chinese drywall in their homes, senators from several states have called for FEMA assistance to be offered to those with the toxic wallboard installed. FEMA, an acronym for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was a bit part of the recovery effort carried out in
A couple weeks ago the Louisiana Recovery Authority set aside $5 million dollars for assistance to residents who are suffering through Chinese drywall in their homes. This is an important step in the right direction towards the removal and replacement of the toxic wallboard. The Times-Picayune reports LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater said the authority’s
A couple weeks ago the Louisiana Recovery Authority set aside $5 million dollars for assistance to residents who are suffering through Chinese drywall in their homes. This is an important step in the right direction towards the removal and replacement of the toxic wallboard. The Times-Picayune reports LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater said the authority’s
The Bradenton Herald recently ran a piece that outlines just how complex the worries homeowners with Chinese drywall have when looking towards the future. While the health effects of the toxic wallboard are not fully understood, and the money to fix the problematic homes is often not yet available, still other troubles may loom. With
In a very well written and important Times-Picayune article, writer Rebecca Mowbray reports that the recent problems being caused by Chinese drywall in courtrooms goes beyond simple construction or building code and law and into the depths of federal laws regarding international products. Because of this faulty imported wallboard, Mowbray points out, huge problems in
The AP reports that Chinese manufacturers may flat out ignore the lawsuits filed against them by American homeowners. While it would not be the first time, Plaintiff parties are already aware of this possible outcome and are planning accordingly. Options can include those financial institutions who back the importing of the toxic wallboard, or even
The South Florida Business Journal reports that Judge Fallon, in charge of handling the pre-trial MDL issues in New Orleans, Louisiana, has held one of the Chinese manufacturers in default judgment for not responding to the class action lawsuit filed against them. The order comes as Plaintiffs look to find out what legal options they
The owner of 140 condos in Florida is moving its tenants around so as to complete repairs on various units that were unfortunately built with the toxic wallboard from China. The Palm Beach Post reports The company that owns 140 condominiums at The Whitney has alerted its tenants they may be moved into different units
Bringing to you two different pieces of news from this past week, Chinese drywall has been a hot topic in the news in a mixture of good and bad. With tenants being moved from their homes, as profiled yesterday, to increased governmental actions to keep citizens safe, action seems to be on the rise on
A very good front-page piece came out in today’s Times-Picayune summarizing the difficulties faced by homeowners in Louisiana in regards to suing for the installation of Chinese drywall put in their homes. Featuring a timeline of the various tort reforms enacted over the years in Louisiana, the piece will give those not in the know
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.