Posts Tagged ‘Settlements’

Judge Rules Against Insurer in Chinese Drywall Case – Lawyers and Settlements

Orlando, FL: A Flordia judge recently ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in litagation over defective Chinese drywall. The Hillsborough County judge, Robert Foster, ruled that homeowners’ insurance should cover the damage caused by the tainted product. He …

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Florida Resident Sickened by Chinese Drywall Forced from Home – Lawyers and Settlements

Lauderhill, FL : Her name is Eleanor Aguilar and Chinese drywall chased her out of her own home. Her townhouse in Lauderhill, Florida, was built with defective China drywall from Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin. The defective drywall compromised her health as …

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Insurer Canceling Policies on Defective Chinese Drywall Homes – Lawyers and Settlements

Punta Gorda, FL : Homeowners who face problems with Chinese drywall received more bad news: the public insurance company in Florida has said it will suspend policies on homes with extensive Chinese drywall problems. For homeowners already suffering health …

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Chinese Drywall: Judge Rules in Homeowners’ Favor – Lawyers and Settlements

Palm Beach, FL : When it comes to Chinese drywall , there could be some confusion over who is to blame for homeowners dealing with Chinese drywall problems. For example, the companies who installed the defective Chinese drywall did not make the drywall …

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Chinese Drywall Victims Hold Rally in Washington, DC – Lawyers and Settlements

Washington, DC : Homeowners who have been living with Chinese drywall have decided to air their frustrations in the nation’s capital by holding a rally recently in front of the Senate, WVEC.com reports. The homeowners are reportedly protesting the slow …

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Chinese Drywall Homeowners Finally Getting Their Due – Lawyers and Settlements

Homestead, FL : The Chinese drywall debacle is finally coming to an end for dozens of homeowners in Florida stricken with the substandard drywall. Not only will they have their homes repaired, but also their attorney’s fees and other expenses will be …

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Chinese Drywall May Still Be Cause of Fort Bragg Infant Deaths – Lawyers and Settlements

Fort Bragg, NC: Although Fort Bragg officials found no link between Chinese drywall and the deaths of 10 infants in four years on the base, the possibility of such a link remains the focus of a federal investigation, reports WTVD . Contractors brought in …

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Lawyers Drop Their Opposition to Chinese Drywall Settlement – Lawyers and Settlements

Columbus, GA : Lawyers who initially opposed a settlement with Lowe’s regarding Chinese drywall have dropped their opposition now that the terms of the agreement have been changed. Consumers who experienced Chinese drywall problems filed a lawsuit against …

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Chinese Drywall: Now Finger’s Pointing at Banks – Lawyers and Settlements

Well, it seems like the perfect storm has arrived on the doorsteps of American banks. For quite some time the pressure has been building around banking practices , specifically due diligence on foreclosures , which has recently resulted in a rash of class …

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Breakthrough Settlement Reached In Chinese Drywall Litigation – Lawyers and Settlements

Washington, DC: A breakthrough settlement has been reached to remediate homes affected by Chinese drywall. The agreement was reached with several key defendants including Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT), builders, drywall suppliers and their insurers …

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