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According to an article in today’s LawyersUSA, at least two class actions have been filed over allegedly defective Chinese drywall used in thousands of homes. The Chinese drywall allegedly emits a sulfur gas that makes the homes uninhabitable, with an unbearable “rotten egg” smell. The gas also allegedly corrodes electrical wiring, plumbing, air conditioning units and other metals in the homes. A plaintiff’s attorney estimates the damages in the hundred million dollar range.

One plaintiffs’ attorney, Ervin A. Gonzalez of Colson Hicks in Coral Gables, Florida, predicted that there may be 65,000 plaintiffs around the country. Both lawsuits are filed on behalf of Florida residents. Jordan Chaikin, another attorney for the plaintiffs, said suits are likely to spread to other states where the drywall was used, including Alabama, California, the Carolinas, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. [click to continue…]

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