Chinese Drywall Toxic?

NEW ORLEANS — The deadline is nearing for plaintiffs to join a class-action lawsuit involving defective Chinese drywall.

A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems: a sickening, sulfurous stench and corroded pipes and wiring. “We are not …

NEW ORLEANS – The deadline is nearing for plaintiffs to join a class-action lawsuit involving defective Chinese drywall. The lawsuit involves drywall manufactured by a German company called Knauf Plasterboard. Homeowners with that type of drywall in their home have until Dec

MANATEE — As the Chinese drywall saga unfolded during the past year, one figure has been widely and often repeated: 100,000.

The Chinese drywall investigation is being expanded because of allegations that some wallboard produced in the U.S.

The Chinese drywall investigation is being expanded because of allegations that some wallboard produced in the U.S. is causing similar odor and corrosion problems.

Chinese drywall, hydrogen sulfide, and the corrosion of metal in U.S. homes have a “strong association,” report says.

Homeowners should try to find out soon whether their wallboards were made by Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. December 2 Deadline

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