Chinese Drywall Judge OKs Manufacturer’s Petition to Appeal Jurisdiction Ruling

NEW ORLEANS — Taishan Gypsum has been granted permission to appeal a recent ruling in the MDL that required the Chinese drywall manufacturer to submit to the jurisdiction of U.S. courts.

Citing a substantial difference of opinion concerning the court’s exercise of jurisdiction over Taishan, Judge Eldon E. Fallon held Oct. 8 that Taishan had sufficient grounds to request an immediate appeal of a recent order denying Taishan’s motion to vacate default judgment and dismiss numerous claims against the company and its related entities.

“Although the Court in its Order and Reasons has considered and addressed the arguments Taishan …