Build Realty Inc. $1.3M Property Investor Settlement

Consumers who invested in real property in Ohio or Kentucky and were named as a beneficiary to a trust created through a real estate transaction with Build Realty Inc. or its related entities may qualify to submit a claim for up to $20,000 from a class action settlement.

Build Realty Inc., along with several affiliated companies and individuals, agreed to pay $1.3 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and breach of fiduciary duties related to their property-flipping business.

Who is eligible for a Build Realty payment?

Individuals and business entities must meet all of the following criteria:

• They invested in real property located in Ohio or Kentucky.
• They were named as a beneficiary to a trust created through a real estate transaction involving Build Realty Inc. or any of these related entities:
• Edgar Construction LLC
• Cincy Construction LLC
• McGregor Holdings LLC
• Cowtown Holdings LLC
• Build NKY LLC
• Greenleaf Support Services LLC
• Build SWO LLC
• Gary Bailey
• George Triantafilou
• G2 Technologies LLC
• GT Financial LLC
• First Title Agency Inc.

• The transaction occurred between Feb. 1, 2013, and May 24, 2019.

How much is the property investor payout?

The estimated payment for each valid claim is $1,600-$20,000 and depends on the total number of valid claims.

How to claim Build Realty class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to complete and mail. The deadline to submit the claim form is Aug. 4, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Compound Prop. Mgmt. LLC v. Build Realty, Inc. Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 9279

Proof and documentation required

• Claimants must provide their Social Security Number (individuals) or Tax Identification Number (businesses).
• For online claims, class members must provide the Notice ID from the mailed or emailed notice.

Payout options

Eligible claimants will receive a paper check mailed to the address provided on their claim form.

$1.3 million Build Realty settlement fund breakdown

The $1,300,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $13,000
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $433,333
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $175,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $10,000 each
• Payments to class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: July 7, 2025
• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 4, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 16, 2025

When is the Build Realty property investor payout date?

Eligible class members will receive payment after the court grants final approval and claim processing is complete.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Build Realty Inc. and related defendants violated the federal RICO Act and breached fiduciary duties in connection with their property-flipping business. The defendants denied any wrongdoing, and both sides agreed to settle in order to avoid the uncertainty, risks and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class Notice
2. Settlement Agreement
3. Settlement Website FAQ