Defective Chinese Drywall Lawsuits

Chinese Drywall Problems

The first sign of defective drywall, in many cases, is the presence of a strong sulfur odor in homes and offices; many liken it to the stench of eggs rotting. In some cases, the odor was so strong that it forced homes to be evacuated because it was unbearable. Other signs of defective drywall include frequent repairs to air-conditioning units. The evaporator coils of air conditioning units are supposed to last 10 years or more. Units whose coils have become corroded or failed in a much shorter period of time may be affected by the sulfur compound that is emitted by the drywall. Similarly, the sulfur in the defective drywall has been suspected of damaging electrical wires and pipes.

Additional defective drywall signs in the home can include:

• Silver jewelry, wedding plates or silverware tarnishing within months or even weeks
• An acidic smell throughout the home
• Copper pipes turning black
• Rapidly failing appliances, including refrigerators and stove top ovens

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There may also be health issues related to the fumes emitted from the drywall. Working for the state of Florida, a toxicologist recently stated that the drywall may cause mild to moderate irritation to the respiratory system. Other symptoms that have been linked to the defective drywall include:

• Irritated eyes
• Persistent headaches
• Insomnia
• Nose bleeds
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Symptoms similar to those of asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses

If these symptoms disappear when leaving the home for several days, there is a great possibility that defective drywall is the source of these ailments. The young, elderly, and those with asthma and chemical sensitivities are particularly at risk for the health effects of defective drywall.