Chinese Drywall Class Action Suits

If you think you need a lawyer to resolve a defective Chinese drywall problem in your Mississippi home, you may hear of other people who are waiting for a Chinese drywall class action lawsuit to cover their financial difficulties related to this construction debacle.

That may not be advisable. There can be significant differences in outcomes, timing and control should you pursue Chinese drywall class action in Mississippi instead of a private lawsuit.

Here is what would happen in a Mississippi Chinese dry wall class action suit:

You would have much less control over the case
It could take longer to settle
You have no way to negotiate the settlement terms

This is because of the way a Chinese dry wall class action in Mississippi would unfold. One or a handful of people who have suffered the same harm—homes and possibly health damaged by the presence of defective Chinese wallboard—will bring a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group. Because an estimated 100,000 homes may be affected by this problem, the courts and even defendants may prefer this approach.

Small settlement terms

When the settlement terms are likely to be small—say, $1000 to a plaintiff—class action suits make a great deal of sense because it would otherwise be too much work for a single plaintiff to pursue such a modest amount. But if the remediation requires a more substantial settlement, a private suit is often a smarter strategy. This is a new problem, but already some homes are getting new walls in all the rooms. In other cases, houses are even being demolished and replaced. This suggests every plaintiff will need tens of thousands of dollars to repair the home. That does not begin to address potential medical health costs.

A Chinese dry wall class action in Mississippi will probably take a longer time to reach a settlement. In a class action, hundreds of millions of dollars or more are at stake for the defendants. So of course the other side will use every legal tactic to delay decisions. Your own lawsuit might also take a long time, but, with fewer players and lower settlement terms, the case may be resolved sooner while fairly addressing your specific needs.

Perhaps the biggest risk to an individual party in a Chinese dry wall class action would be the loss of control on how the suit is handled, including the final settlement terms. Also, your injuries may be greater than those of the others in your class.

Contact us for help

The damage to homes and possibly to human health from Chinese drywall is cause for concern to anyone who owns or lives in a structure built between 2004 and 2007, particularly in the Gulf Coast region where much building followed Hurricane Katrina. If that is you, contact the Ocean Springs, Mississippi law firm of Luckey & Mullins, which has extensive experience in products liability and toxic mold and is part of the Chinese Drywall Legal Network, a consortium of highly regarded law firms that work on the complex issues surrounding Chinese drywall litigation. For more information, contact us at 888-835-7018.


		Chinese Drywall Class Action Suits If you think you need a lawyer to resolve a defective Chinese drywall problem in your Mississippi home, you may hear of other people who are waiting for a Chinese drywall class action lawsuit to cover their financial difficulties related to this construction debacle. That may not be advisable. There can be significant differences in outcomes, timing and control should you pursue Chinese drywall class action in Mississippi instead of a private lawsuit. Here is what would happen in a Mississippi Chinese dry wall class action suit: You would have much less control over the case It could take longer to settle You have no way to negotiate the settlement terms This is because of the way a Chinese dry wall class action in Mississippi would unfold. One or a handful of people who have suffered the same harm—homes and possibly health damaged by the presence of defective Chinese wallboard—will bring a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group. Because an estimated 100,000 homes may be affected by this problem, the courts and even defendants may prefer this approach. Small settlement terms When the settlement terms are likely to be small—say, $1000 to a plaintiff—class action suits make a great deal of sense because it would otherwise be too much work for a single plaintiff to pursue such a modest amount. But if the remediation requires a more substantial settlement, a private suit is often a smarter strategy. This is a new problem, but already some homes are getting new walls in all the rooms. In other cases, houses are even being demolished and replaced. This suggests every plaintiff will need tens of thousands of dollars to repair the home. That does not begin to address potential medical health costs. A Chinese dry wall class action in Mississippi will probably take a longer time to reach a settlement. In a class action, hundreds of millions of dollars or more are at stake for the defendants. So of course the other side will use every legal tactic to delay decisions. Your own lawsuit might also take a long time, but, with fewer players and lower settlement terms, the case may be resolved sooner while fairly addressing your specific needs. Perhaps the biggest risk to an individual party in a Chinese dry wall class action would be the loss of control on how the suit is handled, including the final settlement terms. Also, your injuries may be greater than those of the others in your class. Contact us for help The damage to homes and possibly to human health from Chinese drywall is cause for concern to anyone who owns or lives in a structure built between 2004 and 2007, particularly in the Gulf Coast region where much building followed Hurricane Katrina. If that is you, contact the Ocean Springs, Mississippi law firm of Luckey & Mullins, which has extensive experience in products liability and toxic mold and is part of the Chinese Drywall Legal Network, a consortium of highly regarded law firms that work on the complex issues surrounding Chinese drywall litigation. For more information, contact us at 888-835-7018.