Four lawsuits claim inadequate drainage and flawed development left homes vulnerable during major storm events
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC — Four separate lawsuits filed in Brunswick County Superior Court allege that long‑standing stormwater failures and construction defects in The Highlands subdivision have left homeowners vulnerable to repeated flooding and costly damage. The cases name the City of Boiling Spring Lakes, Dominion Land Corp., and Logan Developers Inc. as defendants, asserting negligence, defective construction, and violations of North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The lawsuits were submitted over a two‑year span, with two cases filed in June 2025, one in November 2025, and the most recent in March 2026. All four actions are represented by Wilmington attorney Wesley S. Jones.
Each complaint centers on similar allegations: that homes were built on land with known drainage limitations and that stormwater infrastructure in the subdivision was insufficient to protect properties during routine and severe weather.
Public information indicates that stormwater concerns in The Highlands date back years, but issues intensified after Potential Tropical Cyclone-8 in September 2024. According to National Weather Service data, the system brought heavy rainfall to Boiling Spring Lakes, contributing to widespread standing water and flooding across portions of the city. Several Highlands residents reported significant interior damage during that event, prompting renewed scrutiny of the neighborhood’s drainage design.
The lawsuits argue that the subdivision’s underlying layout, including grading and stormwater conveyance, was inadequate from the outset. Filings claim that the original plat for the development, dating to the mid‑1990s, did not account for modern stormwater requirements and that subsequent construction failed to mitigate known risks. Plaintiffs contend that these deficiencies created conditions where yards, ditches, and low‑lying areas routinely hold water, leaving homes susceptible to flooding during heavy rain.
The legal actions come on the heels of a separate dispute between Dominion Land Corp. and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes. In October 2024, the developer filed suit against the city over responsibility for certain stormwater infrastructure within The Highlands. That case was settled in March 2025. As part of the settlement, the city agreed to clarify maintenance responsibilities for drainage features in the subdivision. During public meetings following the agreement, Mayor Jeff Winecoff stated that the city and developers would work together to improve stormwater flow and reduce future flooding risks.
City records show Boiling Spring Lakes has been evaluating stormwater needs across multiple neighborhoods, including The Highlands, as part of broader infrastructure planning. Officials have acknowledged that aging drainage systems and legacy development patterns present challenges, particularly during tropical weather events.
All four resident‑filed lawsuits remain pending. No trial dates have been set, and none of the defendants have publicly commented through official city channels or filings beyond initial responses. The cases collectively seek damages related to property loss, repair costs, and alleged misrepresentation of flood‑risk conditions at the time of home purchase.
SOURCE: City of Boiling Spring Lakes public meeting records; National Weather Service storm data; Public records
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