Category: claims

FLORIDA – Chinese Drywall Problems – Builders may have known as early as 2006

In a 4300-word column in the Broward (FL) New Times (1/5), Tim Elfrink discussed the Chinese drywall problem in Florida. A New Times investigation, “with reporting from a freelance writer in Beijing, has found that some of the Chinese manufacturers who made the tainted drywall are still producing it by the truckload – likely without…

GENERAL MOTORS LITIGATION – Current claims against GM “not worth pursuing.”

NATIONAL – According to an article in The Kansas City Star, “When the ‘new’ General Motors emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, consumer groups praised the agreement reached to ensure that the automaker would assume liability for future lawsuits over vehicle defects.” But “those with claims pending against GM would have to seek compensation through…

Florida seen as epicenter of national Chinese drywall problem

The Tampa Tribune (6/19, Behnken) reports, “As many as 100,000 homes nationwide have the drywall, some experts estimate, and Florida appears to be at the epicenter of the growing problem.” There were “dozens of builders” who “used the drywall, mainly from 2004 through 2007.” TRIPP LAW FIRM, P.A. – A Personal Injury Law Firm that…