Sun Communities settlement hearing set for July 29
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has scheduled a hearing for July 29, 2026, to consider a proposed class action settlement involving Sun Communities, Inc. The settlement amount is $2,300,000.00 for purchasers of the company's common stock between February 28, 2019, and September 24, 2024. Lead Counsel has requested attorneys' fees of up to one-third plus interest of the settlement amount, reimbursement of expenses not exceeding $55,000, and service awards for plaintiffs. Class members must submit claim forms by July 1, 2026, to participate in the distribution.

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The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has scheduled a hearing for July 29, 2026, to consider a proposed class action settlement involving Sun Communities, Inc. The settlement amount is $2,300,000.00 for purchasers of the company's publicly-traded common stock between February 28, 2019, and September 24, 2024. The hearing will determine the fairness of the settlement, the distribution plan, and requests for attorneys' fees and expenses.
Settlement Details
The proposed settlement includes a fund of $2,300,000.00. Lead Counsel has requested attorneys' fees of up to one-third plus interest of the settlement amount, reimbursement of expenses not exceeding $55,000, and service awards of up to $3,500 for the Lead Plaintiff and $2,500 for Plaintiff Nelson. The court will also decide whether to certify the action as a class action and dismiss it with prejudice.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Settlement Hearing | July 29, 2026 |
| Claim Form Submission Deadline | July 1, 2026 |
| Exclusion Request Deadline | July 1, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | July 1, 2026 |
Class Member Actions
Members of the Settlement Class must submit a Proof of Claim and Release Form to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund. Forms must be submitted electronically or postmarked no later than July 1, 2026. Class members who wish to exclude themselves from the settlement must submit a request for exclusion by the same deadline. Objections to the settlement or fee requests must also be received by July 1, 2026.
The Claims Administrator, Strategic Claims Services, is available to assist class members in obtaining notices and submitting claims. The Settlement Hearing will be held before the Honorable Linda V. Parker at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit, MI, though the court reserves the right to hold it telephonically.
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