What is the current status of the William Fisher lawsuit against Beehive Homes?
Beehive_Homes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On May 9, 2023, William Fisher, as the Attorney-in-Fact of Toby Butler, filed a Complaint (Case No. D-1215-CV-2023-00407) in the Twelfth Judicial District Court for the County of Otero, State of New Mexico, against Alamo Care, LLC d/b/a/ Bee Hive Homes of Alamogordo; Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc.; Jay T. Manning; and Elena Smarr in her capacity as the Administrator of Bee Hive Homes of Alamogordo alleging negligence, unfair trade practices and punitive damages. Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. has denied any liability in the matter. The suit is ongoing.
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, a complaint was filed on May 9, 2023, by William Fisher against Alamo Care, LLC d/b/a/ Bee Hive Homes of Alamogordo; Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc.; Jay T. Manning; and Elena Smarr. The complaint, filed in the Twelfth Judicial District Court for the County of Otero, State of New Mexico, alleges negligence, unfair trade practices, and seeks punitive damages. Bee Hive Homes of America, Inc. has denied any liability in the matter.
As of the date of the FDD, the lawsuit filed by William Fisher is currently ongoing. This means that the case has not yet been resolved through a settlement, dismissal, or court decision. For a prospective franchisee, this indicates there is unresolved litigation involving Beehive Homes that could potentially have financial or operational implications for the company.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand the nature of the claims, the potential financial exposure for Beehive Homes, and how the resolution of the lawsuit could impact their investment. While Beehive Homes of America, Inc. has denied liability, the outcome of the suit is uncertain, and it is advisable to seek further information from Beehive Homes regarding the details of the case and its possible ramifications.