China Drywall Lawsuit and Response Information
China Drywall lawsuit topics range from home damage to health effects of Chinese Sheetrock used in homes between 2005 and the present. .
Certain defective brands of drywall contain materials that turn to sulfur gases when they get damp, and these gases have been shown to corrode copper and silver, while giving your house a rotten egg smell and potentially damaging health. Drywall tests have shown that inexpensive drywall used after Hurricane Katrina, and during the housing boom, may be harmful for occupants. The problem with this drywall is that is may not be the only type of wallboard in the house, but if any is present you will want to take out all of your plaster, which can be a bigger hassle than the original home construction. Several companies have settled class action lawsuits related to drywall. If you live in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, California, or Nevada, your home may have this drywall.
Notes and Special Information
Special note: Be sure to get a drywall test before seeking litigation. Look for blackened copper and silver in your home. Bad sheetrock can destroy the wiring an electronics in your home.