Mike Bennett Seeks State Investigation in KB Homes

State Sen. Mike Bennett, who is running for supervisor of election in Manatee County, has requested Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate the business practices of KB Home, the Bradenton Herald reports.

Bennett said he requested the investigation after learning about two whistle-blower lawsuits filed against KB Home by former employees in recent years, The Herald reported.

The lawsuits alleged KB Home was aware of structural defects in the Willowbrook condominium community in East Manatee prior to selling the units. KB Home released a statement saying the allegations were unfounded, corrections were made and potential homeowners received notification of the problems.

Some homeowners said they were never notified of the defects.

"That struck a cord with me," Bennett told the Herald. "You're telling me they had inside people that knew about these problems and they still did nothing?"

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