A Virginia developer has been replacing Chinese drywall used to build 70 homes in the Hampshire of Greenbrier subdivision of Chesapeake, as well as others located in the Cromwell section of Virginia Beach. According to report on WAVY.com, The Dragas Companies of Norfolk has already finished repairs on some homes, and residents have been allowed to return.

Consumers in 24 states have filed a total of 1,174 Chinese drywall complaints with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Gases emitted from the drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. » More: Chinese Drywall Remediation Underway in Virginia

A bankruptcy judge has approved WCI Communities Inc.’s plan to set up a Chinese Drywall Trust. The funds in the trust will be used to help homeowners living in WCI-built developments pursue claims against the parties responsible for the tainted drywall in their homes.

Consumers in 24 states have filed a total of 1046 Chinese drywall complaints with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Gases emitted from the drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor, similar to fireworks or rotten eggs, that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. » More: WCI Communities’ Bankruptcy Plan, Chinese Drywall Trust OK’d

A Chinese drywall class action lawsuit has been filed in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the lawsuit alleges that Chinese drywall is causing health problems for occupants of homes in two Las Vegas neighborhoods

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four homeowners, the Sun said. Three of the homes are located in a neighborhood near Jones Boulevard and Grand Teton Drive; and the fourth is near Hollywood Boulevard and Desert Inn Road. The lawsuit, which seeks class action status for all residents of the state suffering health problems because of Chinese drywall, names subsidiaries of Miami-based homebuilder Lennar Corp. and drywall manufacturer Georgia-Pacific Corp. of Atlanta as defendants. » More: Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Claims Material Used in Las Vegas Homes

Testing on Chinese drywall for the presence of radioactive phosphogypsum is complete. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), a radiation risk was not found in 21 samples of Chinese drywall that were tested.

Earlier this summer, we reported that a Los Angeles Times investigation had found that Chinese drywall manufacturers regularly use phosphogypsum – a byproduct of fertilizer production – in their wallboard. Though phosphogypsum has been banned from use in construction in the U.S. since the 1980s because of its radioactive properties, several Chinese drywall manufacturers told the Times that they had shipped wallboard made with phosphogypsum to the U.S. in 2006. The LA Times report raised fears that Chinese drywall could be radioactive. » More: Chinese Drywall Not Radioactive, CPSC Says

Chinese drywall problems may not be confined to the U.S. Earlier this year, various media outlets reported that some homeowners in Canada had also been complaining about odors and other problems associated with Chinese drywall.

In the U.S., consumers in 24 states have filed a total of 877 Chinese drywall complaints with the Consumer Products Safety Commission. Most complaints have come from Florida (658) and Louisiana (105). Other states with Chinese drywall reports include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. » More: Chinese Drywall Said to Be in Canada

Potentially defective Chinese drywall was imported to Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 20,000 sheets of Chinese-made drywall made their way on to those islands in 2006.

For months now, we have reported on homeowner complaints regarding Chinese drywall. Gases emitted from the drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor, similar to fireworks or rotten eggs, that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. » More: Chinese Drywall Imported to Guam, Saipan, American Samoa

Chinese drywall homeowners in Hillsborough County, Florida could see their property taxes reduced this year. According to a report on the ABC Action News Website, the county’s property assessor plans to work with Chinese drywall homeowners to revalue their properties.

For months now, we have reported on homeowner complaints regarding Chinese drywall. Homeowners have reported that fumes from the Chinese drywall produce a “rotten eggs” odor that permeates their homes, and causes metal, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. Eye irritation, sinus problems and respiratory symptoms have also been reported among people living in homes containing Chinese drywall. » More: Chinese Drywall Homes Could be Eligible for Property Tax Reductions

More than 200 new Chinese drywall complaints have been filed with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) since last month, according to the agency’s August Status Report.

Since December, a total of 877 Chinese drywall complaints from 24 states and the District of Columbia have been received by the CPSC. Most complaints have come from Florida (658) and Louisiana (105). Other states with Chinese drywall reports include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. » More: CPSC Updates Chinese Drywall Investigation

The Chinese drywall debacle has prompted some U.S. Senators to introduce legislation that would make it easier for American consumers to sue foreign manufacturers. According to The Palm Beach Post, the bill – known as the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009 – was sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., and Richard Durbin, D-Ill.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission has received 810 Chinese drywall complaints from 23 states since last December, with most coming from Florida (621). The state with the second highest count is Louisiana (105). Others have come from consumers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia. However, it is likely that far more homes are affected. According to The Wall Street Journal, some 500 million pounds of Chinese drywall was imported to the U.S. during the housing boom. That means as many as 100,000 homes throughout the country could have been built with the material. » More: Chinese Drywall Victims Could Get Help from Senate Bill Targeting Foreign Manufacturers

Dozens of low-income elderly people are being evicted from a Florida apartment complex because of Chinese drywall and mold. According to naplesnews.com, the 33 residents have been given until the end of this month to leave the 30-unit Bromelia Place apartment building in Immokalee.

Many of the residents have been complaining of respiratory ailments. Other problems reported may be related to potentially-defective Chinese drywall, naplesnews.com said. The complex was only opened in 2007. » More: Chinese Drywall, Mold Prompt Eviction Notice At Florida Apartment Complex

Trying to find a way out of his Chinese drywall nightmare, a desperate Florida homeowner recently placed a phone call to President Barack Obama. According to a report on wpbf.com, Larry Kosakowski of Port St. Lucie wants more federal attention focused on the problem.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 810 Chinese drywall complaints from 23 states since last December, with most coming from Florida (621). The state with the second highest count is Louisiana (105). Others have come from consumers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia. However, it is likely that far more homes are affected. According to The Wall Street Journal, some 500 million pounds of Chinese drywall was imported to the U.S. during the housing boom. That means as many as 100,000 homes throughout the country could have been built with the material. » More: Desperate Chinese Drywall Homeowner Calls White House

Federal regulators are expected to release the findings of Chinese drywall investigations in September. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, if the investigations conclude that a “substantial” electrical, fire or health hazard exists, homeowners living with Chinese drywall will face some tough choices.

For months now, we have reported on homeowner complaints regarding Chinese drywall. Earlier this year, tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that Chinese-manufactured drywall contained elevated levels of strontium sulfide, as well as several organic compounds associated with the production of acrylic paint which were not present in samples of U.S.-made drywall. » More: Chinese Drywall Homeowners Anxiously Await Investigation Findings

For months, we have reported on homeowner complaints regarding Chinese drywall. Now, it seems, homes known to contain the toxic drywall are being put up for sale.

According to WINK News, a never occupied home in Northwest Cape Coral—four bedrooms and two baths—is up for sale for just $19,800. Despite that the home has been contaminated with toxic Chinese drywall, consumers are expressing interest. According to WINK News, an investor from out-of-town is in contract on the house.

“We are probably experiencing anywhere between 10-15 calls a day in addition to email leads inquiring about property with Chinese drywall,” Realtor Jennifer Pentico said, quoted WINK News. “A lot of these consumers don’t know the ramifications of Chinese Drywall and what it’s potentially going to take to remediate something like this,” Pentico added.

Earlier this year, tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that Chinese-manufactured drywall contained elevated levels of strontium sulfide, as well as several organic compounds associated with the production of acrylic paint, which were not present in samples of U.S.-made drywall.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), most of the 810 Chinese drywall complaints it has received since last December have come from Florida (621). The state with the second highest count is Louisiana (105). Others have come from consumers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.

Common features of the reports submitted to the CPSC from homes believed to contain problem Chinese drywall have been:

* A “rotten egg” smell in homes.
* Health concerns, such as irritated and itchy eyes and skin, difficulty in breathing, persistent cough, bloody noses, runny noses, recurrent headaches, sinus infection, and asthma attacks.
* Blackened and corroded metal components in homes and the frequent replacement of components in air conditioning units.

Pentico says that potential home buyers should consider hiring an inspector and signing off when they are aware that they are purchasing a house containing toxic Chinese drywall, reported WINK News. For example, said Wink News, a couple who purchased a foreclosure said, “While we were down here on vacation it was all over the news about Chinese drywall, so we said to the builder, ‘you would know if we had Chinese drywall in the house, wouldn’t you?’ And he said ‘oh yeah, you don’t have Chinese drywall’,” quoting the couple. In that case, the air conditioning coil’s copper fittings were black, a symptom of exposure to defective Chinese drywall.

And, while WINK News was able to secure a copy of that house’s inspection, there is no indication that the problems are connected to defective Chinese drywall. WINK News said that based on its conversations with lenders and insurers, they are saying that loan or coverage approvals for Chinese drywall contaminated homes is difficult.

It’s estimated that more than 500 million pounds of possibly deficient Chinese drywall entered America between 2004 and 2008. An Associated Press report said that was enough material to build about 100,000 homes.