A resident sues the HOA and its security company after a break-in left him seriously injured. The homeowner claims both parties failed to provide proper protection and respond quickly during the April 2024 incident.
Resident Sues HOA and Security Firm for Alleged Negligence
A Grand Dunes homeowner filed a lawsuit against Waccamaw Management and Allied Universal Security. The resident sues the HOA after being shot in the hand during a home invasion on April 8, 2024.
The resident says he first heard a noise around 9:30 p.m. and armed himself, but saw no one. He went back to sleep with the gun nearby. Around 11:30 p.m., he says intruders shattered his back door glass with a rock and fired into his home.
A bullet struck an artery in his hand, causing severe bleeding. He fired back at the intruders, who fled the scene. Only one suspect has since been arrested.
The resident has undergone six surgeries and reports constant pain. He says that daily tasks, such as tying his shoes or picking up his grandchildren, are now difficult. He has been unable to work for more than a year.
He alleges the intruders remained on the property for two hours without being noticed. He says the security team failed to patrol or respond quickly. According to him, police and security took 30 minutes to arrive.
He also says officers questioned him about narcotics before giving him medical attention. He believes the delay and suspicion were racially motivated.
The resident adds that neither the HOA nor its management company has followed up or offered support since the incident. He accuses them of hiding the event to maintain the community’s image for golf events and real estate buyers.
Allied Universal Security declined to comment on the pending lawsuit. No response was received from Grande Dunes or Waccamaw Management at the time of reporting.
