Attorney Scott Weinstein of Morgan & Morgan, PA has been named to the Chinese drywall Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC). Weinstein and the other members of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee were appointed by Judge Eldon E. Fallon, who is presiding over the Chinese drywall multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Louisiana. All Chinese drywall lawsuits pending in federal court have been consolidated at this venue for pretrial proceedings.
Members of the Chinese drywall PSC are responsible for conducting and coordinating the discovery stage of the case, examining witnesses and introducing evidence at hearings, and acting as a spokesperson for all plaintiffs at pretrial proceedings. In addition, the Committee will negotiate with the defendants and explore settlement options. Appointments to the Chinese drywall PSC were based on four main criteria: a willingness to commit to a time consuming project, the ability to cooperate with others, professional experience in this type of litigation, and a willingness to commit the resources necessary to pursue this matter. Mr. Weinstein has served in leadership positions in many consumer class actions around the country, making him well qualified for this role. Appointments to the PSC expire one year from the date of Judge Fallon’s order, but appointees may apply to be reappointed when their term expires.
All of the cases in the Chinese Drywall MDL involve claims that defective drywall imported from China emits a strong sulfurous smell and corrodes electrical wiring. This makes living conditions unpleasant for residents and results in extensive damage to air conditioning units and other electrical appliances. In addition, there are concerns that exposure to the fumes emitted by the drywall may cause health problems, including headache, cough, and difficulty breathing. However, authorities are still investigating whether Chinese drywall can be definitively linked to any adverse medical conditions. If these Chinese drywall cases do not settle during the pretrial proceedings, they will be sent back to the district where they were originally filed for trial.
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