Multi-Community Group Effort Update

Arbitration Class - for further details and updates regarding the Addleman vs. Ryland Class Arbitration, please visit the publicly accessible website provided by legal counsel representing the class: http://rylandclassaction.info/

Complaint filed in the Circuit Court - filed March 3, 2005 against Ryland in the Circuit Court of the ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for Orange County, FL Civil Division - (Case no. 48-2005-CA-1930) - Ryland responded near end of their allotted 20 day window - group effort members being informed by FR directly on what the next steps are.

If you are still interesed in joining the Group Effort and retaining Fisher, Rushmer, you can obtain a retainer letter by e-mailing Erin Castro at ecastro@fisherlawfirm.com. In the alternative, a retainer letter can be sent to you by mail. Please call Erin Castro at (407) 843-2111.

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask the lawyer for free written information about the lawyer's qualifications and experience.

Group Rate for Mold Inspection - a group rate has been negotiated with MRH Environmental Services, Inc. and also AQC Air Quality Consultants for mold testing. These are not official recommendations or endorsement, simply a group rate that has been established for the convenience of group effort participants. Each person should do their own research to determine their unique needs - there are many articles on the web like these - search, read and educate yourself to determine what is best for your situation. If you would like a copy of the estimate and contact info - email us at:

Key Milestones that Have Occurred So Far in Group Effort

  • Arbitration Class - for further details and milestone updates regarding the Addleman vs. Ryland Class Arbitration, please visit the publicly accessible website provided by legal counsel representing the class: http://rylandclassaction.info/
  • Complaint filed in the Circuit Court - filed March 3, 2005 against Ryland in the Circuit Court of the ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for Orange County, FL Civil Division - (Case no. 48-2005-CA-1930)

  • Client Update Meeting - occurred the beginning of March 2005

  • Client Next Step Meetings - occurred Mid-January 2005

  • Expert Inspections Scheduled and Initial Legal Efforts pursued - homes that signed up for the water intrusion expert inspections have been being inspected

  • Group Meetings Occurred - 4 Group Effort meetings w/ Fisher Rushmer already occurred on various sides of town.

  • Various Initial Community Meetings occurred to share info on the Group Effort

  • Multi-Community Meeting - Wed., 9/30 evening
    Here is an email update from Guntis after that initial meeting

Communities that are part of the Group Effort
This is a list of the Ryland communities that have participants involved in the larger Multi-Community Group Effort.

If your community isn't listed, but have have residents that have joined the group effort, please email to let us know at

- Heather Glen

- Remington - Kissimmee

- The Cove - Lake Mary

- Autumn Chase - Sanford

- Rybolt's Reserve - Orlando

- Country Crossing - Apopka

- Estates of Fieldstream - NE Orlando

- Avalon Park - East Orlando

- Myrtle Creek at North Shore in Lake Hart - South Orlando

- Cypress Lakes - East Orlando

- Northwood/Laurel Valley - East Orlando

- Vista Lakes - Southeast Orlando

- Bella Notte in Vizcaya - SW Orlando

- Eden Isle at Summerport - Windermere

- Merrick Landing at Summerport - Windermere

- Westfield - Winter Garden

- Wellington - Hernando County