Fla. Judge Moots Knauf Motion After Vacating Judgment Against Banner

MIAMI - A judge has granted a motion to vacate in its entirety a judgment that was entered against Banner Supply Co. after jurors awarded $2.6 million to Florida homeowners who sued the supplier and others for Chinese drywall-related damage. Seifart v. Knauf Gips KG, et al., No. 09-38887 CA 42 (Fla. Cir. Ct., Miami-Dade Cty.).

Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Judge Joseph P. Farina's Oct. 19 decision also rendered moot a motion for summary judgment filed in the case by drywall manufacturer Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) Co., which has settled with the homeowners, Armin and Lisa Seifart, but now faces third-party …