A Norfolk federal judge has ruled a Virginia Beach resident has no coverage under his homeowner’s policy for Chinese drywall damage that forced him out of his home.
The decision is among the first few insurance coverage rulings related to the sulfur-emitting wallboard imported for use in homes in Virginia, Florida and Louisiana.
In a 37-page opinion, [...]
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Homeowner’s policy does not cover drywall damage
June 4th, 2010 · Comments Off · Chinese drywall, Insurance
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Proactive builder denied coverage for drywall fix
March 24th, 2010 · Comments Off · Chinese drywall, Insurance
In what may be the first insurance coverage decision arising from the wave of Chinese drywall lawsuits, a Norfolk federal judge held Wednesday that a home builder who voluntarily fixed drywall-related problems in customers’ homes is not entitled to reimbursement from its insurer because the builder was not faced with a “legal obligation” to pay [...]
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