Florida Construction Projects & Federal Probe of Chinese Drywall
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a federal investigation of potentially hazardous drywall from China used in South Florida construction projects. Though no South Florida construction accidents have been linked to the products, the investigation is focusing on whether sulfuric gases emitted by the drywall can corrode electrical wiring and pose a safety hazard.
An experienced Fort Myers Florida product liability lawyer can assist workers, homeowners, and others who think they may have suffered personal injury or exposure to hazardous toxins due to faulty building materials.
More than 90 complaints are being followed by the Florida Department of Health related to the high-sulfur Chinese drywall used in homebuilding projects--15 of which are believed to be in South Florida. According to the Wall Street Journal, Lennar Homes of Miami, which used the Chinese drywall in some of their homes, is suing Chinese manufacturers after homeowners complained of noxious odors. Homebuilders in Palm Beach County and Homestead Florida also report they are aware of the problem.
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida, the politician who advocated for tougher regulations for Chinese-made toys, is behind this investigation. The National Law Journal reports that a Fort Myers Florida couple who wanted to file a lawsuit delayed court action after the manufacturer offered to inspect their property. However several class action lawsuits against builders and manufacturers of the Chinese drywall are in process.
WSJ: Feds launch probe on Chinese drywall
South Florida Business Journal Feb. 20, 2009
Fla. Couple Delays Suit After Drywall Manufacturer Offers Inspection
The National Law Journal March 4, 2009
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