Chinese Drywall – Louisiana Legislature Moves Toward Banning Policy Cancellations and Non-Renewals Based upon Drywall Claims

A Louisiana state Senate Bill, SB 595, would ban insurers from canceling homeowners and commercial property coverage because of Chinese drywall claims.  Sponsored by State Senator Julie Quinn (R-Metairie), the bill unanimously passed the Louisiana Senate on April 26, 2010.  The bill now goes to the Louisiana House Insurance Committee for consideration.  Senator Quinn said she is “cautiously optimistic” that the legislation will be passed by the Louisiana House.

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