We are not a referral site!  In other words, when you call or contact us we will stay involved with your claim from start to finish.  The Chinese Drywall Legal Network is composed of a team of expert attorneys with many years of experience in the numerous and complex legal issues that arise in disputes involving defective construction products such as Chinese Drywall.  We are deeply involved in numerous Chinese Drywall cases and have access to the latest Court decisions, experts, and strategies for getting your home or business repaired.  To properly evaluate your claim, it is critical that your home or business be inspected as soon as possible, that samples of your drywall be tested by skilled chemists and other experts, that you promptly see a doctor if you are experiencing health concerns, that engineers determine the appropriate scope of repair, that prompt and appropriate claims be made with potentially responsible parties, including contractors and subcontractors involved in construction, and that claims be made with all potentially applicable insurance policies.  Attorneys with the Chinese Drywall Legal Network will guide you through all of these complicated issues.  Of course, an attorney licensed in your State will have primary responsibility for your claim.  Submit the attached form in “Contact Us” or call us at the number listed above.  It is important to understand that there are numerous time limits which can operate to bar your claim if you do not act promptly to protect your legal rights!

During the construction boom between 2003 to 2006, drywall (sometimes also called sheetrock or wallboard) was in short supply in the southeast. As a result of the shortage, many building suppliers substituted an inferior product for the gypsum based drywall that was manufactured in the United States. Like many other items that have been reported in the news, this inferior product was made in China. Many home builders  installed Chinese drywall in new homes throughout the nation including in North and South Carolina. Literally millions of square feet of this product were imported and distributed for use in homes just like yours. The drywall is reportedly made with a improper additive to the gypsum which causes it to emit sulfur and sulfur compounds. Many homeowners have determined that this "off gassing" of sulfur is causing problems to the copper in their homes' plumbing, electrical and air conditioning systems. These homeowners also report a sulfur or "rotten egg" smell in their homes that make them uninhabitable. Most alarming is the yet unclear potential for health danger.

Ask yourself these simple questions:

• Does your new home in North or South Carolina smell like rotten eggs ammonia, or a burnt match?
• Has your air conditioning, wiring, or plumbing required frequent repairs?
• Do fixtures in your home appear rusted or corroded for no apparent reason? 

The cause of these and related problems may be defective Chinese drywall. These problems have or will cause extensive damage to many people's homes and offices. Some have already spent thousands of dollars in repairs to their pipes, wiring, and heat and air conditioning systems. The problem is widespread and growing.

Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of China, a subsidiary of German-based manufacturer Knauf, finds itself at the center of this problem. After seeing the reported damage to plumbing, electrical wiring, and AC units, in the homes built by Lennar Homes (the second largest builder in the nation), Lennar filed suit for the losses they sustained because of the Chinese drywall.

Additionally, many homeowners are filing separate lawsuits to recover for repairs and the damage to their homes caused by the Chinese drywall that was installed by their builder. The problem is not limited to homes built by Lennar. Many builders, including independent custom builders, also used Chinese drywall in the homes they built. While some builders may have insurance to pay for the damage and loss of value to your home, many do not. Furthermore, Knauf has not admitted to any specific defect to the drywall they manufactured in China and sold in the United States. If you believe that your home was built with Chinese drywall or you notice some of the related problems in your home, you may have a claim for money damages. If your home was built with a defective product then you may be entitled to recover for the repair costs and replacement of  the defective product. You may also be entitled to recover the loss of value to your home and any injury you have sustained as a result of living in the home.

The attorneys in the Chinese Drywall Legal Network can help. Each member attorney and their respective firms have extensive experience in construction defect litigation. We have represented hundreds of homeowners in the past for construction related problems such as synthetic stucco, toxic mold, defective siding, defective plumbing, shifting and defective foundations, poor foundation preparation, and many other problems associated with shoddy workmanship. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. We are a dedicated group of attorneys with one goal in mind - to obtain the best result possible for you. We are available to discuss any problem you believe you may have, related to the drywall that was used to build your home. Please contact us to learn more about Chinese drywall  and how it may be affecting your home.