Welcome to the Norman Gundel, et al. v. Avatar Properties, Inc., Case No. 2017-CA-001446 (the “Lawsuit”) website.
Norman Gundel, William Mann, and Brenda N. Taylor (the “Plaintiffs” or “Class Representatives”), the individuals bringing this lawsuit, allege the Defendant, Avatar Properties, Inc. (the “Defendant” or “Avatar”), violated Florida Statutes by requiring Solivita Homeowners to pay certain fees in excess of expenses for mandatory membership in the Solivita Club (the “Club Membership Fee”). Avatar denied these claims and allegations.The Court entered Final Judgment for the Plaintiffs and Class Members and against Avatar, which was upheld on appeal. Court action in the Lawsuit is now complete.
Avatar has paid the required funds into the class common fund, and the second distribution check is being sent to eligible Class Members on Friday October 16, 2026.
RECENT UPDATES
October 16, 2026 – Second Distribution Update
Second distribution checks were mailed to eligible Class Members on October 16, 2026. Please allow 1–2 weeks for delivery before contacting the Class Administrator regarding the status of your second payment check.
You may view previous updates by clicking here.