In what court was the Marrington Villas at Cobblestone Association, Inc. v. Epcon Communities case heard?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tities. This matter is concluded.
Marrington Villas at Cobblestone Association, Inc. v. Epcon Communities, Inc., n/k/a Epcon Communities, LLC, Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC, and Epcon Marrington, LLC, Case No. 2021CP0801194 in the Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, State of South Carolina, County of Berkeley. Litigation commenced June 14, 2021. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants were guilty of fraud, gross negligence or recklessness in the construction or development of a project and alleged defects and deficiencies relating to the development, construction and/or repair of residential units and buildings known as Marrington Villas at Cobblestone located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. This matter settled as to the Epcon defendants with a payment of $1,000,000 to pla
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 13–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the case of Marrington Villas at Cobblestone Association, Inc. v. Epcon Communities, Inc., n/k/a Epcon Communities, LLC, Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC, and Epcon Marrington, LLC, was heard in the Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, State of South Carolina, County of Berkeley. The litigation, which commenced on June 14, 2021, involved allegations that Epcon Communities was guilty of fraud, gross negligence, or recklessness in the construction or development of a project. The plaintiff also cited defects and deficiencies relating to the development, construction, and/or repair of residential units and buildings known as Marrington Villas at Cobblestone located in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
The case was settled with Epcon Communities agreeing to pay $1,000,000 to the plaintiffs. This settlement resolves the matter as far as the Epcon Communities defendants are concerned. This type of litigation is not uncommon in the construction and real estate development industries, where disputes over construction quality and adherence to standards can arise.
For a prospective Epcon Communities franchisee, this information highlights the importance of adhering to quality standards and legal requirements in construction and development projects. It also underscores the potential for significant financial liabilities arising from construction-related disputes. While the case is now concluded, it serves as a reminder of the risks involved in property development and the need for careful oversight and compliance.