• Allegations: defective roofs, I‑joists, flashing, siding/WRB leading to water intrusion across ~220 homes.
• Status/Outcome: Class action settled for $16.1 million covering 200+ homes.
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• Allegations: widespread construction defects to foundations, concrete, siding, framing, windows/doors, stone & brick veneers across multiple neighborhoods.
• Status: Active litigation set; report aggregates dozens of homeowner suits.
• Allegations (from court docs): insufficient storm‑water drainage, failing building envelopes, cracking concrete attributed to standard practices/subcontractor work.
• Status: Ongoing (court filings/motions through 2024–2025)
HVAC/ventilation & mold
• Allegations: class action claims water intrusion, mold/mildew tied to poor attic ventilation + defective HVAC in Louisiana homes.
• Procedural posture: 5th Cir. (Jan 11, 2024) kept the case in state court under CAFA’s local‑controversy exception; July 2025 Louisiana judge rejected arbitration bid, allowing suit to proceed.
site drainage/sediment
• Allegations: violations of erosion & sediment control and storm‑water rules; sediment in drainage channels/culverts risks flooding and costly maintenance—site‑work/drainage deficiencies that can affect neighborhoods.
• Status: Filed by Maryland Dept. of the Environment; related federal filing notes storm‑water discharges at SC/NC sites
• Allegations: improper stucco system violating Florida Building Code and ASTM C926 application requirements; photos show cracking/defects.
• Status: Complaint filed by individual homeowners
• Allegations: stucco defects causing damage;
• Outcome: Arbitrator awarded homeowner > $40,000 (individual matter; arbitration award publicized by counsel).
• Issues reported: homes “practically falling apart,” storm‑water pond/flooding concerns, structural and workmanship issues; multiple lawsuits plus investigative coverage.
• Status: Ongoing cases; media compiled filings/owner accounts.
• Allegations: homes not built to code/“Gold Fortified” standards; claims include foundation and envelope problems requiring window/roof/foundation remedies.
• Status: Class action filed; damages sought to retrofit to standards
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