Chinese Drywall Toxic?

Chinese drywall legislation currently under consideration in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, and heavily promoted by the building industry, has Chinese drywall victims worried. The proposed legislation, which the legislators have … ::: Proposed Florida Law Would Sell Out Chinese Drywall … – Newsinferno.com

A judge has ruled against a local builder in a case involving its insurance company and claims over Chinese drywall. ::: In drywall case, insurance company wins (WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth)

Chinese drywall legislation currently under consideration in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, and heavily promoted by the building industry, has Chinese drywall victims worried. The proposed legislation, which the legislators have attempted to disguise as a means to provide relief to homeowners, would actually leave the homeowners with no legal recourse if [...] [...]

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “its absolutely vital that every US homeowner with Knauf Chinese drywall gets identified right now. Our biggest fear is that only 1 out of 30, or 1 out of 40 US homeowners with Knauf Chinese drywall … ::: The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says It's Vital US … [...]

Property/casualty insurers are expected to continue to handle costs for defective Chinese drywall claims in the normal course of business, according to a rating analyst with Moody’s Investors Service. Losses from Chinese drywall will probably be … ::: P/C Insurers Can Handle Chinese Drywall Costs, Says … – Insurance Journal

Florida lawmakers are considering repair options for homeowners living with Chinese drywall, but some of those homeowners say the plan could actually hurt them more than help. ::: Chinese drywall repair bill proposed by Florida legislature (WINK TV Southwest Florida)

In what’s believed to be the first Chinese-manufactured drywall insurance ruling in Louisiana, an Orleans Parish judge said this week that the policy exclusions that insurers have commonly been using to deny claims for drywall damage don’t apply. On… ::: Orleans judge says policy exclusions used to deny Chinese drywall insurance claims don't apply (New [...]

Closing arguments were heard Friday in an important Chinese drywall trial underway in federal court in New Orleans. It will now be up to U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon to determine how much a Chinese drywall manufacture should have to pay to … ::: Closing Arguments Made in Chinese Drywall Trial – Newsinferno.com

Broward County commissioners are asking Congress to hold hearings to address why homeowners plagued with Chinese drywall are not receiving emergency assistance from FEMA. Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected the state’s … ::: Commission wants congressional hearings on FEMA … – Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com

Property insurance companies would not be allowed to cancel policies or raise rates on homeowners who make damage claims stemming from corrosive Chinese drywall, under two proposed state laws. ::: Louisiana bills would ban drywall cancellations (AP via Yahoo! Finance)