Damages For Homeowners Affected By Chinese Drywall Limited By Florida Law

Mealey's (February 2, 2023, 11:20 AM EST) -- TAMPA, Fla. — Homeowners seeking damages under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUPTA) against a manufacturer of defective Chinese-manufactured drywall are limited to the reduction in value of the drywall as a result of the alleged defect, a federal judge in Florida ruled in adopting a magistrate judge’s recommendation on the manufacturer’s motion for summary judgment on the issue in 25 related cases....