Hampton Roads homeowners awarded damages in Chinese drywall case


U.S. District Court of Eastern LouisianaA federal judge has awarded seven Hampton Roads homeowners a total of $2.6 million for damages stemming from the use of tainted drywall in the construction of their homes.

U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon ruled that all drywall in the homes should be removed. Any items that corroded as a result of the drywall -- such as pipes and appliances -- and anything damaged in the process of the removal should also be replaced.

Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd., the company that manufactured the drywall, did not respond to the lawsuit.

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Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 9:43pm