Mississippi Chinese Drywall Damages

Litigation in Chinese drywall damages cases is sure to increase, as personal injury law firms are hearing from more homeowners and renters about the myriad problems associated with the tainted product.

If you are unfamiliar with the Chinese dry wall damages story, here are the simple facts:

Due to a shortage of American-made drywall in 2004, homebuilders began to purchase - all over the U.S. and particularly in Mississippi - Chinese drywall. Damages noticed early on by some construction workers appeared to be associated with a foul odor emanating from the product.

Importation and use of the product continued through 2006, with more than 500 million pounds of Chinese dry wall installed in as many as 100,000 residences all over the country.

Mississippi Chinese dry wall damages are perhaps more pronounced because there was so much rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. Nationwide demand overall for drywall was high, but post-storm reconstruction led to a concentration of the product here.

Homeowners and other residents first noticed a sulfuric (rotten eggs) odor, or something more like ammonia, when they moved into their homes using this type of wallboard.

Heat and humidity release the gases from the tainted drywall, affecting copper and other metal surfaces in a room. Damaged and dysfunctional air conditioners, copper plumbing, electronics, appliances and electrical wiring are commonly reported.

Residents are believed to suffer short- and long-term consequences. One of the toxins found in the Chinese wallboard is strontium sulfide, which Dr. Patricia Williams, a University of New Orleans toxicologist, says may be dangerous to growing children, affecting bone growth. Adults also may suffer adverse health effects including coughing, eye irritation, sneezing, sore throats, bloody noses, headaches and possibly damage to the nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys, liver and skin.

Long-term effects of Chinese drywall to human health have yet to be determined. But it may be the cause of substantial physical, emotional and financial hardship. Anyone facing this possibility is advised to speak with a qualified personal injury law firm to discuss options for recovernig Chinese drywall damages.

Contact us for help

Luckey & Mullins is a Gulf Coast law firm based in Ocean Springs but with offices in Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. The firm 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.


		Mississippi Chinese Drywall Damages Litigation in Chinese drywall damages cases is sure to increase, as personal injury law firms are hearing from more homeowners and renters about the myriad problems associated with the tainted product. If you are unfamiliar with the Chinese dry wall damages story, here are the simple facts: Due to a shortage of American-made drywall in 2004, homebuilders began to purchase - all over the U.S. and particularly in Mississippi - Chinese drywall. Damages noticed early on by some construction workers appeared to be associated with a foul odor emanating from the product. Importation and use of the product continued through 2006, with more than 500 million pounds of Chinese dry wall installed in as many as 100,000 residences all over the country. Mississippi Chinese dry wall damages are perhaps more pronounced because there was so much rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. Nationwide demand overall for drywall was high, but post-storm reconstruction led to a concentration of the product here. Homeowners and other residents first noticed a sulfuric (rotten eggs) odor, or something more like ammonia, when they moved into their homes using this type of wallboard. Heat and humidity release the gases from the tainted drywall, affecting copper and other metal surfaces in a room. Damaged and dysfunctional air conditioners, copper plumbing, electronics, appliances and electrical wiring are commonly reported. Residents are believed to suffer short- and long-term consequences. One of the toxins found in the Chinese wallboard is strontium sulfide, which Dr. Patricia Williams, a University of New Orleans toxicologist, says may be dangerous to growing children, affecting bone growth. Adults also may suffer adverse health effects including coughing, eye irritation, sneezing, sore throats, bloody noses, headaches and possibly damage to the nervous system, cardiovascular system, kidneys, liver and skin. Long-term effects of Chinese drywall to human health have yet to be determined. But it may be the cause of substantial physical, emotional and financial hardship. Anyone facing this possibility is advised to speak with a qualified personal injury law firm to discuss options for recovernig Chinese drywall damages. Contact us for help Luckey & Mullins is a Gulf Coast law firm based in Ocean Springs but with offices in Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. The firm 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.