Sun Communities ($SUI) Investor Settlement

The parties have reached an agreement to settle the case, but the terms are still being finalized. You can submit your application now, and it will be processed once claims filing opens.

$2,300,000

Cash Settlement

E.D. Michigan

Court

2:24-cv-13314

Case number

02/28/2019

Class period Start

09/24/2024

Class period End

Sun Communities has reached a tentative settlement to resolve investor claims that it misled investors about governance practices, insider loans, board independence, and related financial reporting issues.

Outline:

On February 28, 2019, Sun Communities was allegedly involved in an undisclosed insider mortgage to CEO Gary A. Shiffman from a trust tied to a board member’s family. For years afterward, the company continued presenting itself as an industry leader with strong governance and a focus on growth and shareholder returns. On September 24, 2024, Blue Orca Capital reported undisclosed insider loans and other conflicts involving Shiffman and board members. $SUI fell 1.16% on the news, and the matter has now moved to a tentative settlement.

Timeline:
February 28, 2019: Gary A. Shiffman allegedly received a $3.95 million mortgage from a trust associated with board member Brian Hermelin’s family.
September 24, 2024: Blue Orca Capital reported undisclosed insider loans involving Sun Communities’ leadership and board members.
September 24, 2024: The report said the Hermelin-family mortgage had not been disclosed in SEC filings.
September 24, 2024: The report also raised concerns about governance, internal controls, and financial reporting. $SUI fell 1.16% following the report.
April 2026: The parties reach a Settlement.
Background:

Sun Communities presented itself to investors as an industry leader with strong governance, growth, and a focus on delivering shareholder returns.

The dispute centers on insider financial dealings that investors say were not properly disclosed. According to the text provided, CEO Gary A. Shiffman received a $3.95 million mortgage in February 2019 from a trust associated with board member Brian Hermelin’s family.

The text also says there were other undisclosed insider loans and financial ties involving Shiffman and board member Arthur Weiss. Investors claim those relationships raised conflict-of-interest concerns and undermined the company’s claims about board independence and governance practices.

On September 24, 2024, Blue Orca Capital published a report disclosing those alleged insider loans and questioning the integrity of Sun Communities’ governance, internal controls, and financial reporting. Following that report, $SUI fell 1.16%.

Investors say Sun Communities misrepresented its governance practices and concealed insider financial dealings. The matter has now moved to a tentative settlement, though the text provided does not state the amount or next key dates.

What Can Investors Expect Now?

Sun Communities has reached a tentative settlement to resolve investor claims that it misled investors about governance practices, insider loans, board independence, and related financial reporting issues.

If you were damaged due to this situation, you can file for a payout and get your share of the settlement. You can check if you are eligible and other details in the FAQ section.

Case Type

US Securities Class Action

Case Status

Tentative Settlement

Alleged Offence

Misleading Statements,

Failure to Disclose

Suspected Party

Directors,

Management

Security Type

Stocks

Trade Direction

Long

Filing date

12/12/2024

Lead Plaintiff Deadline

02/10/2025

Plaintiffs

Michelle Nelson

Attorneys

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.

Defendants

Gary A. Shiffman; John Bandini McLaren; Karen J. Dearing; Fernando Castro-Caratini

Trades matching type

FIFO

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