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Chinese Drywall Nightmares

Chinese drywall is a devastating problem homeowners across the country are being forced to handle in addition to this tough economic period.

These symptoms are being reported to the CPSC and other government agencies from homeowners in Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and many other states across the country.

It is critical to get the best legal representation to start an immediate investigation so that you can make a recovery for your damaged home. Don't let your dream home become a permanent nightmare: contact us to begin your investigation 



 

Chinese Drywall Signs & Symptoms


Frequent replacement of air conditioning systems or refrigerator components (such as air coils) may be a sign that your home is contaminated. DANGER: If you have experienced loss of "freon" or refrigerant from your a/c system, it may have leaked into your home from sulfur eaten pinholes in your equipment.

Wiring that has turned black and/or is corroded
Piping that has turned black and/or needs replacing
Constant Replacement of air conditioning coils
Silver jewelry that has turned black
Electrical and fire safety issues
Upper Respiratory health problems
Nose bleeds, headaches, eye irritations, allergies


Immediate Legal Help is Critical
Our lawyers understand the need to conduct immediate legal investigation which includes:
> An immediate investigation to determine if you have drywall contamination
> Determining the extent of contamination and destruction in your home
> Determining who is responsible for the damage
> Reviewing your home ownership documents to look for hidden legal deadlines
> Giving you the answers to the tough legal questions you are facing right now
> Reviewing your insurance policies for possible insurance claims
> Choosing the best place to file your lawsuit or claim
> Getting a recovery that can get your damaged home made whole again

 

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How Did This Happen?

The defective drywall, also known as wallboard, gypsum board, or plasterboard, arrived at about 2 dozen ports around the country with 7 of them in Florida, but including New York, Texas, New Orleans, and California.  During the housing boom after Hurricane Katrina, among other storms, from 2004 through 2006, the strain on the supply of domestic drywall required many builders to resort to international suppliers to fill the demand. 

Many imported drywall from a German-based company, Knauf, with subsidiaries in China (such as Knauf Tianjin).  Reports are showing that millions of pounds of Chinese drywall entered the US during this time frame and that is was used across the country in thousands of homes, condos, and office buildings.  Most foreign manufacturers stopped shipping drywall to the US in 2007, after the building boom was over. 

However, it has been discovered that another manufacturer, Taian Taishan (based in Taian, China), continued to ship large quantities of drywall to New York and Port Everglades into the summer of 2007.  It appears that at least 550 million pounds of Chinese drywall have arrived at US ports since 2006.  That is enough to construct 60,000 average-sized homes.

 

We understand that homeowners are faced
with very tough economic problems. 
Our legal team works on a contingency fee basis. 
Unless we make a recovery for you, you will not owe us any attorney's fees.
 
Call us today Toll Free 866-573-6691 for a free case review,
and learn more about how an experienced lawyer can help you face this crisis.



Alert: Chinese Drywall in Your Home May Cause Illness

Hydrogen sulfide, the compound that causes a noxious rotten egg smell, was not found in the air quality reports.  However, tests administered directly from the Chinese drywall material itself, revealed that higher concentrations of hydrogen sulfides were indeed present.  Knauf Tianjin, a Chinese drywall manufacturer who has had reports of problems with their drywall, reported that test administered on the drywall in 2006 also found high concentrations of hydrogen sulfides.


Since the Consumer Product Safety Commission began receiving complaints from many homeowners across the United States they have continued to investigate these homes that have been tested and confirmed to have Chinese drywall.  

Monthly updates on the progress the CPSC have made can be followed at www.CPSC.gov/info/drywall.  "CPSC has received about 2,833 reports from residents in 37 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico who believe their health symptoms or the corrosion of certain metal components in their homes are related to the presence of drywall produced in China. State and local authorities have also received similar reports."

Elemental and chemical, chamber, in-home indoor air sampling, and electrical and fire safety tests are being conducted results are expected to be released starting late October.



Property Values Plunging Deeper

Homeowners across the country are worried about declining home value from the housing crisis.  Homeowners with defective Chinese drywall have twice as much to worry about.  Realtors across the country are lining up to make homeowners disclose on a mandatory basis any history of defective drywall contamination.  The Chinese drywall lawyers on our legal team are fighting for our clients to protect them from this catastrophe.

 




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    Description: The investigations, the tasks which were charged to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were initiated to establish a nexus between the reported damages stemming from 32 states. The damages reported have been both health and property related. Most complaints are alleging respiratory symptoms, headaches, and other like symptoms. Property reports tend to be associated with sulfur-like odors in the home that make habitation unbearable, the corrosion of metals, and damages to piping and air conditioning units.

  • Expert witness points to lack of foreign manufacturer accountability as prevalent issue

    Description: One home inspector, according to news source lawyersandsettlements.com, Florida, Louisiana, [and Virginia] are not alone with regard to affected states. Texas has even seen its share of reports. The overarching question seems to be where to pin liability. The Chinese entities involved complicate the multidistrict litigation where trials are expected to begin in early 2010. Likely, the distributors will bear the brunt of much of the responsibility, according to the aforementioned home inspector. As an expert witness, he noted that while the cases he has been involved in did not go to trial, the Chinese manufacturer was not accountable.

  • U.S. CPSC: Drywall Information Center

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  • NFL Coach is lead plaintiff in Chinese drywall lawsuit

    Description: The suit, against Knauf Plasterboard Tainjin Co. Ltd. was filed on Wednesday. The suit was initiated on behalf of homeowners with this particular brand of drywall in their homes. According to the source, around 2,100 persons joined the suit (or at least, signed up) prior to a deadline last week. Apparently, as many as 600 people filed lately but the lead plaintiff counsel expressed plans to attempt to let those stragglers in the mix.

     

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    Our lawyers are available to assist on class action and individual suits occurring in Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, and are associated with lawyers with whom they work in assisting clients and their lawsuits in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alabama, and District of Columbia.

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  • The Chinese Drywall Stink: Sulphurous sheetrock prompts lawsuits in Virginia

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  • Chinese Manufactured Drywall: Video : Naples Daily News

    Description: Experts investigate Rene Galvin's Bonita Springs, Florida home to see if Chinese manufactured drywall is the culprit behind the problems in her home. She has experienced electrical wire corrosion, and blackening of faucets and other metals in her home. Chinese made drywall has been found to release a number of sulfide gases which has been a nightmare for many homeowners in Florida and across the nation.

  • Ervin Gonzalez - Florida Home Affected by Toxic Chinese Drywall - Florida News Report - Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers

    Description: Ervin Gonzalez, one of the Drywall Legal Consortium Lawyers, was featured in a news report and interview with a Florida homeowner, whose home has been affected by Chinese made drywall. Homes affected with toxic drywall are being recognized across the country.

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