Liquidating the Forests

• U.S. Justice Department seeks criminal charges against Lumber Liquidators; company posts 1Q loss

  The Justice Department is seeking criminal charges against Lumber Liquidators in an ongoing investigation over imported products.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2015
  
• Thousands of Lumber Liquidators customers ask for air test kits

  Requests follow TV report that raised concerns over levels of formaldehyde in its Chinese-made laminate flooring from embattled company.

  Consumer

  Apr 2, 2015
  
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• Lumber Liquidators may face criminal prosecution

  Lumber Liquidators stocks have plummeted in recent days as the company announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is “contemplating seeking criminal charges under the Lacey Act,” according to company corporate filings.

  Investigations

  Mar 2, 2015
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• Lumber Liquidators releases new policies in wake of 16×9 investigation

  After 16x9 released its investigation online into illegally sourced timber by Lumber Liquidators the company announced important new policies on sourcing and oversight of wood procurement.

  Oct 12, 2014
• 16×9: An investigation into illegal lumber

  Timber thieves are stealing wood from the Russian Far East, processing it in China and then shipping it to North America, a 16x9 investigation has found.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2014
• Russian timber thieves selling wood in North America, environmentalist says

  In the heart of the Siberian forest, men risk their lives for the chance to make a fortune cutting timber – a crime that involves some of the biggest corporations in the U.S. and Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2014
• High levels of formaldehyde found in Chinese-made floors sold in North America

  Chinese-made flooring sold in North America has high levels of formaldehyde – a known carcinogen – according to tests done by the Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association.

  Consumer

  Oct 2, 2014
• Think that new hardwood floor is made in Canada? Think again

  Much if not most hardwood flooring sold by reno chains and direct-to-public retailers now hails from China. Many consumers aren't being told that though.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2014