In what court was the Mary Martinez complaint against Beehive Homes filed?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On September 21, 2023, Mary Martinez, as Attorney-in-Fact of Martha Viola Jones, filed a Complaint (Case No. D-101-CV-2023-02336) in the First Judicial District Court for the County of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico, against San Pedro Hope, LLC dba Bee Hive Homes of Santa Fe; Buzz Operations, LLC; Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc,., and Danyell Sena, in her capacity as the Administrator of Bee Hive Homes of Santa Fe alleging negligence, unfair trade practices and punitive damages. Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. has denied any liability in the matter. The Court has granted its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, with prejudice.
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, the Mary Martinez complaint was filed in the First Judicial District Court for the County of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico. The complaint, filed on September 21, 2023, alleges negligence, unfair trade practices, and punitive damages against San Pedro Hope, LLC dba Bee Hive Homes of Santa Fe, Buzz Operations, LLC, Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc., and Danyell Sena.
Beehive Homes of America, Inc. has denied any liability in the matter, and the court has granted its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, with prejudice. This means the case was dismissed, and the plaintiff cannot bring the same claim again in that court.
Prospective franchisees should be aware of any ongoing or past litigation involving the franchisor, as it can provide insights into potential risks or liabilities associated with the franchise system. While this particular case was dismissed against Beehive Homes of America, Inc., it's important to understand the nature of the allegations and the potential impact of similar lawsuits on the franchise system.