Chinese Drywall Suit Untimely; Equitable Tolling Does Not Apply, 5th Circuit Rules

Mealey's (July 1, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT) -- NEW ORLEANS — The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on June 8 denied rehearing of its ruling affirming summary judgment in favor of a manufacturer of Chinese-manufactured drywall, ruling that the equitable tolling principles of American Pipe did not render a homeowner’s claim for damages timely....