Federal Judge Makes Awards to First Families for Chinese Drywall Damages
Chinese drywall, imported to deal with shortages of U.S. drywall between 2004 and 2006, has caused tremendous problems in the homes were it was used. Fumes released by the drywall can corrode metal—damaging electrical wiring, plumbing and appliances. One hundred thousand or more homes across the U.S. contain Chinese drywall, and some families don’t even know it yet because it can take some time for the problems to appear.
All Chinese drywall claims filed in federal court have been consolidated in one district court in New Orleans. U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon presides over the cases, and Baron & Budd attorney Bruce Steckler serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, which speaks on behalf of all homeowners involved in the litigation.
