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Homeowners Win Settlement on Drywall

Starting in 2009, some homeowners in Florida began notice noxious fumes coming from the drywall in their homes. It was soon discovered that the problematic drywall had been imported from China, which resulted in a number of homeowners filing class-action suits. In 2010, one family was awarded 2.5 million in damages. Now, a Chinese manufacturer of drywall has agreed to pay damages to homeowners who