Developments in Washington occurred this past week in the pursuit of having the government conclusively investigate and define the harm caused by Chinese drywall. While local officials have been pledging consistently to improve the matter, officials from the Gulf Coast brought before the Consumer Product Safety Commission a push for…
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NYT Profile on hurricane insurance while traveling
While much of the nation has been spared any sort of adverse weather as a result of tropical storms or hurricanes, insuring one’s home is not the only way precaution may be taken by people, regardless on where they live. One helpful tip is to avoid any sort of delay…
Berniard Law Firm continues involvement in Chinese drywall class action
The Berniard Law Firm, having already been involved with various clients with Chinese drywall in the Gulf Coast region, recently filed in federal court two claims against manufacturers and builders who were involved in the repair and manufacturing of their homes. Further, head attorney Jeffrey Berniard has been involved in…
Town Hall meeting to discuss Chinese drywall matter
For residents of the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana in particular, groups involved with Chinese drywall litigation and legislation have established and set up a Town Hall Meeting for next week to discuss with homeowners and citizens the developments and actions being taken to combat the problems associated with the faulty…
Tropical depression forms in Atlantic
In pursuit of keeping readers abreast of storms as they develop, the new storm forming in the Atlantic may lead to this season’s next tropical storm with, hopefully, the same results as those previous this year. While it is currently projected to not even reach the coast, it will likely…
Happy Labor Day
A happy Labor Day for everyone in the Gulf Coast and beyond!
Areas willing to reassess taxes of those with Chinese drywall
Florida officials are trying hard to find various ways in which homeowners with faulty imported wallboard can see results and aid while facing their difficult predicaments. The TC Palm recently noted an idea of some area Florida officials in an article posted several days ago: Martin County Property Appraiser Laurel…
Chinese drywall information website
For recent updates on the pretrial motions involving the Chinese drywall issues, readers can bookmark this site and the court’s updating feed regarding the matter, located here. Updated regularly, the site features news on motions and issues the court has handled, such as the following August 20, 2009 On this…
Parties meet involving New Orleans MDL for Chinese drywall class action
Thursday marked the monthly joint report filed by Plaintiff and Defendant in the MDL pre-trial taking place in New Orleans. While little monumental news emerged from the court hearing, various items of note came through that individuals with Chinese drywall, or perhaps just curious readers, may be interested in. Both…
Even government officials can have Chinese drywall
Just this week, Florida Lieutenant Governor filed suit against those responsible for putting Chinese drywall into his home. The warning signs for Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp appear to all be the same that homeowners nationwide have experienced. The South Florida Business Journal reports Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp has joined hundreds…