What date was the William Fisher complaint filed 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 Beehive Homes Franchise Disclosure Document, a complaint was filed by William Fisher, as the Attorney-in-Fact of Toby Butler, on May 9, 2023. The complaint, identified as Case No. D-1215-CV-2023-00407, was lodged in the Twelfth Judicial District Court for the County of Otero, State of New Mexico.
The complaint names 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 as defendants. The allegations include negligence, unfair trade practices, and punitive damages.
Beehive Homes of America, Inc. has denied any liability in the matter, and the lawsuit is currently ongoing. This information is important for prospective franchisees to consider as it provides insight into the types of legal challenges Beehive Homes has faced and the potential risks associated with operating a franchise.