Oh, dear… Pulte Group Issues: - Florida Stucco Litigation (2019): Homeowners reported cracks, delamination, and improper stucco installation in Pulte homes. Florida AG investigation led to a $4.7M settlement for restitution and repairs. - Arizona Homeowner Class-Action (Plumbing Defects) (Early 2010s): Homeowners sued over defective plumbing causing leaks and mold in a Pulte development. Settled out of court, terms undisclosed. - Nevada Homeowner Lawsuit (Drainage Issues) (2018): Homeowners claimed improper drainage systems in Pulte homes caused flooding. Resolved with repairs and an undisclosed settlement. - Caitlin Overturf Gender Discrimination Lawsuit (2023): Former employee alleged gender discrimination and retaliation, claiming she was denied promotions and faced unfair workloads. Case ongoing in Florida federal court. - Texas Employee Lawsuit (Unsafe Working Conditions) (2017): Employee sued Pulte for unsafe construction site conditions. Settled out of court, details confidential. - NAR Class-Action Settlement Objection (2024): Pulte objected to a settlement over inflated real estate commissions, citing inadequate notice and burdensome claim process. Outcome pending. - Antitrust/Pricing Investigations (2000s): Pulte was part of industry-wide probes into alleged price-fixing in housing markets. Cases dismissed or settled with no major penalties. - EPA Clean Water Act Violation (Maryland) (2012): EPA fined Pulte ~$100,000 for stormwater runoff polluting waterways. Required remediation completed. - California Environmental Lawsuit (Habitat Disturbance) (Early 2000s): Environmental groups sued Pulte for disturbing protected habitats during land clearing. Resolved through settlement. - North Carolina Zoning Dispute (2019): Community sued Pulte, alleging a development violated zoning laws and strained infrastructure. Resolved via project scope compromise. - Texas Subcontractor Lawsuit (Non-Payment) (2020): Subcontractor sued Pulte for over $500,000 in unpaid invoices, claiming unfair delays. Settled via arbitration. - Post-2008 Shareholder Lawsuits (Financial Reporting) (Late 2000s): Shareholders alleged misleading statements about subprime mortgage exposure. Most cases dismissed or settled minimally. Sources: Court filings, SEC reports, EPA records, Florida AG announcements From Grok