Discovery in a lawsuit towards firms owned by the hosts of the HGTV present Fixer to Fabulous is being pushed again by unhealthy climate
The case towards firms owned by the HGTV stars may very well be “dramatically prejudiced” by the aftermath of tornadoes of their Arkansas location. The climate points are delaying a “important” inspection, based on a brand new court docket submitting, and constuction contractors are laborious to seek out.
A lawsuit filed in February 2023 contends firms owned by Dave Marrs, who stars within the HGTV present along with his spouse, Jenny, did work that led to issues, together with what was described as an unspecified security concern.
Marrs Building and Jupiter Leases had been employed for work on a home for a pair in Arkansas, Matthew and Sarah McGrath, a husband and spouse who declare that they entered right into a contract with the Marrs firms that was later damaged.
The swimsuit claims that the defendants agreed to carry out upgrades to the McGrath’s property each earlier than and after buy, however by no means accomplished the work.
Wanted repairs claimed within the lawsuit included putting in lacking cupboard {hardware}, repairing or changing damaged home windows, and repairing hardwood flooring within the kitchen.
The defendants mentioned they might not achieve entry to the property to restore the house, however did attempt to get in.
Now, the climate is being blamed for a delay in discovery.
“Due to the tornadoes that just lately affected Benton County, the plaintiffs have been unable to coordinate a ultimate assessment and report of their property detailing the extent and price of restore to the property,” the submitting mentioned. “Involved in regards to the upcoming deadline, and anticipating that contractors within the space shall be unusually busy for the following few weeks to come back, the plaintiffs sought an agreed extension to the present deadline by three weeks.”
The brand new proposed deadline is July 15.
As of now, the five-day jury trial continues to be scheduled to start on Sept. 23, 2024.
Final 12 months, HGTV renewed Fixer to Fabulous, for a 16-episode fifth season. The community additionally ordered a brand new four-episode spinoff collection Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano, additionally that includes the house renovation and design consultants.
Fixer to Fabulous has generated sturdy rankings, based on the community upon its 2023 renewal.