Va. Judge Rejects Homeowners' Drywall Claims Against Realtor, Supplier

SUFFOLK, Va. - A state court judge has sustained demurrers as to all claims asserted by a Virginia couple against a realtor and supplier of allegedly defective Chinese drywall used in the construction of their home. Seeman, et al. v. Oxfordshire LLC, et al., No. CL 10-936 (Va. Cir. Ct., Suffolk Cty.).

Judge Rodham T. Delk Jr. of the Suffolk City Circuit Court ruled Oct. 12 that the facts pled in support of Paul and Patti Seemans' drywall claims failed to support causes of action against the defendants, with whom they never had a contractual relationship. Judge Delk, however, sustained …