Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Vivos xPoint Bunker Owner for $17M in Alleged Tenant Violations

A class-action lawsuit could require the California owner of Vivos xPoint near Edgemont, South Dakota, to pay over $17 million to residents who leased former military munitions bunkers as homes or survival shelters.

By Freddi Hammer October 24, 2025 11:26 am

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EDGEMONT, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A new class-action lawsuit could force the California owner of the Vivos xPoint bunker complex near Edgemont to pay more than $17 million to residents who leased the former military munitions bunkers as homes or survival shelters. South Dakota News Watch reports the suit claims Vivos xPoint Investment Group used an illegal lease that violates tenants’ rights and failed to deliver promised amenities such as medical and recreation facilities. A prior ruling against the company is now awaiting review by the South Dakota Supreme Court. One hundred fifty renters could qualify for refunds if the case succeeds. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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