More federal drywall suits settle for $800 million 
Published: December 27, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall, drywall, drywall litigation
In another settlement over tainted drywall, German manufacturer Knauf agreed to a proposed settlement of between $800 million and $1 billion to resolve thousands of federal claims over contaminated drywall sourced from a subsidiary in China.
Hundreds in Fla. want out of Chinese drywall deal
Published: September 9, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall, class action, Florida
Hundreds of Floridians may want to opt out of a proposed $55 million federal settlement over faulty Chinese drywall in hopes of pursuing individual lawsuits in state courts, the attorney for two families have said.
$55 million settlement reached in Chinese drywall cases
Published: June 15, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall
A preliminary settlement has been reached between the Florida-based drywall suppliers, their insurers and homeowners whose homes sustained damaged from tainted Chinese drywall.
Chinese drywall supplier agrees to settlement
Published: May 4, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall, drywall, Louisiana
A Chinese drywall supplier’s insurers have agreed to pay up to $8 million to settle court claims against the company over damage to homes from the corrosive product.
Settlement reached in Chinese drywall suit
Published: April 27, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall, class action, Florida
A settlement has been reached between a local supplier of tainted Chinese drywall, primary insurance companies and plaintiffs, according to a spokeswoman for attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Virginia legislature bans sale of Chinese drywall
By:
Peter Vieth
Published: March 14, 2011
Tags: Chinese drywall, drywall
The Virginia legislature has passed a pair of measures aimed at preventing more homeowners from the dangers of tainted Chinese drywall.
U.S. product safety chief warns China on toys, drywall
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: October 28, 2010
Tags: Chinese drywall, Consumer Product Safety Commission, lead toys, product safety
WASHINGTON – During a visit to China to meet with the country’s product safety officials, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Inez Tenenbaum warned that manufacturers who fail to meet U.S. safety standards will face recalls and fines.
Bill to aid suits against foreign manufacturers advances
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: July 22, 2010
Tags: baby cribs, Chinese drywall, civil suits, foreign manufacturers, lead toys
WASHINGTON – Legislation that would make it easier for victims of defective foreign-made products to file suit against foreign manufacturers has been advanced by a House committee.
Settlement offered in Chinese drywall case
By:
Tony Ogden
Published: June 25, 2010
Tags: Chinese drywall, Florida
Companies hit with a class-action suit over defective Chinese drywall used in home construction in Florida say they’re willing to pay $6 million to settle.
Fla. family wins $2.5M in Chinese drywall trial
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: June 22, 2010
Tags: Chinese drywall, multi-district litigation, public nuisance
In the nation’s first Chinese drywall jury trial, a Florida family forced out of their home by foul odors and toxic fumes has been awarded $2.47 million.
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