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The continuing saga of homeowners facing problems with Chinese drywall continued this week with a major update by USA Today. For those that are unaware of the issue, Chinese drywall reportedly used in homes in Florida and other states, is being blamed for off-gassing that causes damage to a home's...

Owners of Florida homes built between 2004 and 2005 have discovered dangerous Chinese drywall to be behind heating and air conditioning system failures, as well as air quality issues in their homes. With the home building industry already in a tail spin, this latest fatal flaw is potentially...