A Chester County jury has awarded a total of $3.25 million to three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township who sued their builder over defects. The families bought houses for between $600,000 and $800,000 in a single-family development called the Estates at Hideaway Farms, constructed by Chester County builder Southdown Homes. In their lawsuits, the homeowners said water infiltration, due in part to improperly installed stucco and windows, damaged their homes. They alleged negligence, misrepresentation, breach of contract and consumer law violations by the builder. Their case is the first of a group of more than 20 pending lawsuits filed by Hideaway Farms residents to go to trial. In this case, the jury delivered its verdict in favor of all the plaintiffs’ claims.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 6/14/2025