Florida Homes in Danger from Imported Defective Chinese Drywall

Frustrated homeowners in the state of Florida, as well as possibly in Virginia Beach, Virginia, are finally receiving some answers regarding a whole host of problems plaguing their relatively new homes since being built.  In many cases, homeowners have reported homes filled with a sulfurous odor, much like the smell of rotten eggs.  In some cases, these fumes have cause homeowners and other residents medical issues including respiratory problems, asthma attacks, random nosebleeds, headaches, and ocular irritation, which all surprisingly goes away when not present in the potentially affected home.  Finally, through the assistance of defective Chinese drywall attorneys, homeowners are beginning to piece together the chain of events leading to these unpleasant and potentially life-threatening symptoms.

According to investigations, the housing boom in the state of Florida starting in 2002 led to a shortage of building materials of all kinds, including drywall, which is commonplace in most homes.  Building suppliers then turned overseas to China to fill the increased demand of drywall products in the United States, specifically Florida.  While en route to the United States, the imported Chinese drywall coming largely from the Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of China was exposed to humidity while awaiting entry and transportation onto the mainland of the United States.  This exposure to humidity has been known to turn drywall products defective, result in a sulfurous odor and fumes being emitted, and bring about damages to homes.  The fumes themselves clearly do not bode well with humans, but also, homes containing defective Chinese-made drywall also have suffered from corroded piping systems, deteriorating wiring, and ruined air conditioning and ventilation units as a result of the noxious fumes. A large number of these homeowners are now considering pursuing legal action, including seeking damage awards for the costs to replace defective drywall, replace damaged wiring, piping, and ventilation units, as well as for their medical expenses and potentially years of discomfort in their own home.  If you believe your home to be one of the potentially thousands of Florida homes containing defective Chinese drywall materials, consult with an attorney today.  Through a legal consultation with an attorney, a clear picture of your legal rights and options can be drawn and action can be taken.