Staten Island, New York Child Injury Lawyer Blog | Brooklyn Child Accident Attorney » chinese http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com Insight and Commentary for Parents and Guardians about Child Injuries and Safety Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:33:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Update: Source of Rotten Egg Smell in Drywall Found http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/update-source-of-rotten-egg-smell-in-drywall-found/ http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/update-source-of-rotten-egg-smell-in-drywall-found/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:47:05 +0000 Frank Dito http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/?p=98 838431_under_constructionCNN is reporting that the Florida Department of Health has found trace levels of Strontium Sulfide, a material that emits corrosive gas and can cause health problems. Strontium Sulfide can react with moist air – typical in humid Florida – to form hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs. Officials say that its much too early to tell if the material is a health risk. Independent testing of the Chinese – made drywall had several physical and chemical differences from a sample of U.S. manufactured drywall, which did not contain strontium sulfide.

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]]> http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/update-source-of-rotten-egg-smell-in-drywall-found/feed/ 0 Chinese-made Drywall Linked to Illness? http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/chinese-made-drywall-linked-to-illness/ http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/chinese-made-drywall-linked-to-illness/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:53:01 +0000 Frank Dito http://nyinjurylawupdateblog.com/?p=42 new-home-constructionDrywall used in new home construction has been linked to numerous problems, including possible health risks. The drywall, imported from China during a U.S. shortage, emits sulphur gas that has been corroding copper pipes, air conditioning systems and even shorting out electronics. The Florida Health Department has received 140 complaints from homeowners and is investigating if the drywall poses any health risks. The drywall emits a rotten egg smell, especially on humid days. Lawfirm Parker Waichman Alonso is currently involved in a class action lawsuit against the Chinese manufacturers. The lawsuits contend that the drywall has caused the homeowners health problems, including headaches and sore throats, and massive repair bills.

The Florida Department of Health recently commissioned testing of some of the homes affected by the drywall. The testing conlcuded that the drywall emitted elevated levels of gasses, including hydrogen sulfide, an inflammable and toxic gas responsible for the rotting egg smell.

The problem may not be limited to Florida. Lawsuits have been filed in Louisiana and Alabama and some contractors involved in the lawsuits believe that the drywall may have been used in the construction of 10,000 homes throughout the United States from 2004-2007.

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