HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs have settled a remodeling lawsuit shortly before its scheduled trial date.
The Fixer to Fabulous hosts’ companies Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction were sued for breach of contract and warranty by couple Matthew and Sarah McGrath in February 2023, per local CBS affiliate 5NEWS.
The McGraths claimed that the Marrs failed to perform upgrades to their home. According to court documents obtained by the outlet, the McGraths alleged that the parties previously agreed to install missing cabinet hardware, replace broken windows and repair hardwood floors in the kitchen, among other repairs.
“As of August 28, 2022, not a single item on the list of repairs had been performed,” the complaint read, per 5NEWS. “Since that time, the defendants by and through Dave Marrs have attempted some of the repairs listed, but … several of the attempts to repair have caused more damage to the house.”
In Marss’ response, the twosome claimed that the McGraths refused to allow their companies’ agents or subcontractors access to the property.
Seven months after the lawsuit was initially filed, the court ordered mediation between the two parties. However the discussions “failed miserably” per a filing made by the plaintiffs.
In March 2024, a filing revealed that the McGrath’s property had nearly two dozen code violations after the house was inspected by another group of contractors. Dave, 44, reportedly stated in a deposition that he disagreed with the other home improvement specialists about the home’s alleged issues.
After not making any headway in the previous discussions, the Marrs and McGraths were scheduled to go to trial on Monday, January 27. However, 5NEWS reported that the parties reached a settlement on Friday, January 24.
“Come now plaintiffs, Matthew and Sarah McGrath, and defendants, Marrs Construction, Inc. and Jupiter Rentals, LLC, by and through their respective attorneys, and stipulate..Read More