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Defective drywall from China found in 41 states

Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, concentrates on legal issues surrounding defective products.  A recent article in News-Press.com says it has found that potentially defective drywall from China has been found in 41 states.

 According to a report by News-Press.com, 250 million feet of the drywall came into the US from China through ports in California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Florida.  The Florida Health Department has received 100 complaints about drywall that is producing a rotten-egg smell.  Some homeowners are complaining that the fumes are causing air conditioning coils and other metals to corrode.

The report by America’s Watchdog said its environmental testing has found defective drywall in 41 states. In addition to Florida, those states also include Virginia, California, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Texas.  According to America’s Watchdog, the material was first introduced to the US in late 2000 or early 2001 and was primarily used in new US subdivisions, condominiums or home remodeling jobs.