Chinese Drywall Toxic?

In his comments, Melancon said, Louisianians have worked hard to rebuild their homes and communities since Katrina, said Rep. Melancon. Sadly, many are now having their lives turned upside down all over again. Through no fault of their own, these families are learning that their homes their biggest investment may be unlivable and even hazardous [...]

US Senator Nelson discusses the Chinese Drywall Issue. Video by Lori Vinikoor, VP Alliance of Delray

BATON ROUGE, La. — A ban on insurance companies dropping coverage of homeowners who have found corrosive Chinese drywall in their homes is headed to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal after getting final legislative passage Tuesday. The bill by Rep. Julie Quinn, R-Metairie, would prohibit insurers from …

A new law designed to give a tax break to struggling homeowners with Chinese drywall may come with some unintended consequences.

BATON ROUGE — The House amended and then passed legislation Thursday that would prohibit insurance companies from dropping or not renewing coverage for homeowners who have Chinese drywall in their houses. The vote was …

The House amended and then passed legislation Thursday that would prohibit insurance companies from dropping or not renewing coverage for homeowners who have Chinese drywall in their houses. The vote was 95-0. Matthew …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Florida attorney Mike Ryan has been working to help find relief and solutions for homeowners across Broward County and the State. Ryan, a partner at Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock Liberman & McKee, has traveled to Tallahassee and …

Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2)

Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2)

“and this bill is critical to protecting Louisiana homeowners while they work to resolve the Chinese drywall problem in their homes.” Senate Bill 565, sponsored by State Senator Julie Quinn, would forbid insurance companies from either canceling …