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.”
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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.
Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Better Homes & Gardens
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.
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“Come now plaintiffs, Matthew and Sarah McGrath, and defendants, Marrs Construction, Inc. and Jupiter Rentals, LLC, by and through their respective attorneys, and stipulate that all pending claims which are now or may be asserted by any party have been fully compromised by settlement, and upon consummation of settlement, the pending claims in the above-styled lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice,” read a statement filed in court, per the outlet.
No additional details about the settlement were released.
Dave and Jenny, 46, began their HGTV careers in October 2019 when Fixer to Fabulous premiered. Throughout the series, the couple has been tasked with renovating classic homes that are in desperate need of repair throughout their home state of Arkansas. The show is currently in its sixth season, which premiered earlier this month.
