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Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement

$1,600–$20,000

Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 4, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

The plaintiffs contend that the defendants violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO Act) and breached fiduciary duties while engaging in a property-flipping business. The defendants deny all allegations. A settlement has been reached to resolve the dispute.

Do you qualify?

Class members are residents of Ohio and Kentucky who invested in real property and were named as beneficiaries to a trust created through a real estate transaction engaged in by, through, or with any of the defendants during the class period (February 1, 2013 through May 24, 2019). Excluded are the defendants, their officers, employees, agents, directors, lawyers, immediate family members, judges, court staff, and entities owned or controlled by excluded individuals.

Who is in the class

Plaintiffs and all other persons and entities in Ohio and Kentucky, individually and collectively, that invested in real property and were named as beneficiaries to a trust created through a real estate transaction engaged in by, through, or with any of the Defendants named herein, using the Build Scheme further described and defined herein, for the longest period allowed by law

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a Claim Form by August 4, 2025, by following the instructions on the settlement website. You must provide information about your real property investment and trust beneficiary status during the class period. The exact documentation required will depend on your claim.

Common questions

How much does the Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: $1,600–$20,000. The total settlement fund is $1.3M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 4, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Build Realty, Inc. is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at buildrealtyclassaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Build Realty RICO and Fiduciary Duty Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 16, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Ratio Models, LLC
  • Pyramid Investment Group, LLC
  • DP Black Investments LLC(Intervenor Plaintiff)
  • MHC LLC(Intervenor Plaintiff)
  • Arrowhead Investments LLC(Intervenor Plaintiff)
  • R&G Cincy Investments, LLC
  • Leone1, LLC
  • Compound Property Management LLC

Defendants

  • Stephen D. King
  • First Title Agency, Inc.
  • Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors, LP
  • Five Mile Capital Partners, LLC
  • GT Financial, LLC
  • G2 Technologies, LLC
  • George Triantafilou
  • Gary Bailey

+ 8 more

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