Posted on March 11th, 2010, by DHW
Florida governor Charlie Crist instructed the Interim Emergency Management Director to write a letter to FEMA Regional Administrator Philip May requesting federal assistance for state residents affected by toxic drywall.
In the letter, Crist asks FEMA to “conduct a preliminary damage assessment related to the issue caused by the degradation of Chinese drywall used [...]
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Posted on February 28th, 2010, by DHW
On Monday, a federal judge heard testimony from Virginia homeowners suing Chinese drywall maker Taishan Gypsum Co. The plaintiffs blame the company’s toxic drywall for causing damage to their appliances, electronics and central heat and air systems and are seeking over $2.5 million in damages.
Although U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon did not immediately rule on [...]
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Posted on January 29th, 2010, by DHW
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issued guidance on how to identify the presence of metal corrosion, as well as other indicators of problem drywall in homes. The guidance takes into account visual signs of [...]
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