The Wall Street Journal has an interesting story on the effects of Chinese Drywall on home values.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“In other states, judges and juries alike seem to agree that the homeowners who buy houses with tainted drywall are entitled to recompense for their troubles. Consumers in Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina have sought damages from homebuilders and suppliers for tainted drywall that they say corroded appliances, emitted noxious fumes and drove down the prices of their homes.”

Here is a link to the news story:

http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2010/07/12/elegant-home-price-slashedtainted-chinese-drywall-included/

Met Life recently released some tips for drivers to help them be aware and avoid distractions while on the road to prevent an auto accident. “Safe driving is about focus,” said Bill Moore, president of MetLife Auto & Home®. “Many accidents could be avoided if the basic principles of defensive driving and driver attentiveness were observed.”

Here is a link to some smart tips while driving:

http://www.napsnet.com/articles/63343.html

For the past few years we’ve occupied a potion of the 22nd floor at Canal Place in the Central Business District of New Orleans. While we’ve loved our time downtown and being across the street from the French Quarter (a lot of fun we’ve had) we’re looking forward to moving into the Lower Garden District, Uptown into a great old house currently undergoing an addition and renovation to meet our needs.

We’ll keep you posted with our exact move date and new address.

Stay tuned!

The Irpino Law Firm, representing victims of Chinese drywall is pleased to announce the state Attorney General’s Office has filed suit against international and domestic manufacturers, distributors, importers of toxic Chinese drywall as well as several builders.

Here is a link to the news story:

http://www.wwltv.com/home/State-files-Chinese-drywall-suit-81340362.html