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Judge orders drywall supplier to disclose insurance, assets
A Broward County judge has ordered a Miami-based distributor of tainted Chinese drywall to fully disclose the details of its insurance policy, as well as the company’s assets, to help South Florida homeowners decide whether or not to partake in a $54.5 million class action settlement.
Settlement reached in drywall supplier lawsuit
A class action lawsuit against a Chinese drywall supplier reached a tentative settlement Tuesday with $54.5 million pledged to repair tainted Florida homes.
Bennett’s bill on drywall comes under scrutiny
By SARA KENNEDY – skennedy@bradenton.com MANATEE — State Sen. Mike Bennett has filed a bill that could limit a homeowner’s or condo association’s ability to sue over defective drywall, according to attorneys representing those dealing with contaminated property. Bennett, R-Bradenton, disputed such views, saying the bill is still in draft form and that he does …
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Senator Arongberg Pursues Chinese Drywall Solutions
State Senator Dave Aronberg has indicated that he intends to pursue legislation in the 2010 session trying to address concerns over contaminated Chinese drywall. Senator Aronberg proposes that the state convene a task force to study the issue further. In addition, Aronberg wants the state to adopt standards relating to the permissible content of drywall …
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State senator moves to stem drywall crisis
By DUANE MARSTELLER – dmarsteller@bradenton.com MANATEE — A state senator says he is tired of waiting on Gov. Charlie Crist and the federal government to act more quickly on Chinese drywall, so he’s asking his fellow legislators to take action. Sen. David Aronberg, D-Greenacres, has filed several bills that would create a task force on …
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CPSC Releases Additional Chinese Drywall Results
On November 23, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released additional information in its ongoing review of the corrosive effects of Chinese drywall. The CPSC released the results of a 51-home indoor air quality study, an electrical component corrosion study, and a fire safety component corrosion study. The executive summary of the CPSC’s …
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First Chinese drywall trial is set for January
By Aaron Kessler Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. The first Chinese drywall trial is now scheduled, and it will involve a manufacturer controlled by the Chinese government itself. U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon, who is overseeing the combined Chinese drywall litigation …
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Bill would prohibit insurers from dropping Chinese drywall homes
By DUANE MARSTELLER – dmarsteller@bradenton.com MANATEE — A federal bill filed Tuesday would prohibit insurers from canceling or altering coverage of homes because they contain defective Chinese drywall, but experts said its chances of passage appear remote. The proposed Drywall Victim Insurance Protection Act “will give homeowners peace of mind that they won’t lose their …
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State and Federal Officials Study Chinese Drywall
As Florida and other states sought to rebuild after the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes, building materials were at a premium. Unfortunately, homeowners are now finding that certain drywall imported from China and used in building or repairing homes is toxic and is believed to be causing a variety of problem ranging from corrosion of pipes …
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