Chinese Drywall Makers May Ignore Suits

NEW ORLEANS -- Lawyers representing homeowners and homebuilders who used drywall suspected of causing corrosion and possible health risks say they expect Chinese companies that made the wallboard to ignore hundreds of lawsuits filed against them in U.S. courts.

So, who's going to be on the hook for any damages courts might award?

That's the pivotal question for lawyers as they pursue about 300 lawsuits in U.S. District Court in New Orleans that allege a flood of defective Chinese drywall was sent into the United States after a string of hurricanes in 2004 and 2005. The material is known to decay, creating corrosive chemicals and fumes.


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The lawyers said Chinese companies are virtually insulated against liability in U.S. suits because suing them through international court is costly and time-consuming and civil judgments in U.S. courts are not enforced in China.

http://www.sunherald.com/newsupdates/story/1632849.html

I would never let CHICOM materials be used.

Fix the problem. Not massage the symptom and tell people that's the problem.

It will no longer be cheaper for them to buy from China if it cost them $. They sell it, they should stand behind it.

The system is wrong... the fact China has said there should be a one-world currency doesn't make me feel better because of their reputation. The world needs more to go on that, if there is a reset button to be pressed, it is done so for ethical and moral reasons. And not greed.

Sorry, China. If your corporations can't be held accountable, please don't export any more building materials to the US.

That, or feel free to escrow (and maintain a total escrow of, and at all times) $20 billion here to satisfy claims against products from your country.

Seems fair.

Screw the Chinese!

"Sure, you can sue us. Just subtract it from all the money you owe our country."