HGTV stars have been identified to have interaction in shady conduct, and when Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs had been accused of deceiving householders, they discovered themselves in the course of a lawsuit. In February 2023, the “Fixer to Fabulous” stars had been sued by Matthew McGrath and Sarah McGrath, who had employed the Marrses’ building firm to carry out renovations on their newly bought dwelling. Per 5 Information, the settlement acknowledged that the upgrades could be accomplished inside a month, however in accordance with the swimsuit, they had been both not performed or made worse. “As of August 28, 2022, not a single merchandise on the record of repairs had been carried out. Since that point, the defendants by and thru David Marrs have tried a few of the repairs listed however … a number of of the makes an attempt to restore have brought on extra injury to the home,” the grievance acknowledged. Each events tried mediation, which didn’t go properly, and a court docket date was set for January 27, 2025.

It seems that the feuding {couples} by no means needed to take the lawsuit to trial. As reported by Individuals, the Marrses and the McGraths settled proper earlier than the court docket date for an undisclosed quantity. The HGTV stars have but to touch upon their now-finished authorized battle, and Amy Prenner, Communications Skilled and founding father of The Prenner Group, thinks this can be a dangerous transfer. “Acknowledge the scenario with out being defensive. If potential, make clear misunderstandings and supply context whereas maintaining it skilled,” she solely informed Nicki Swift of what she would advise the couple to do. Settling with the McGraths could have been finest for Dave and Jenny, as further particulars have emerged in regards to the grievance — they usually make the remodelers look as shady as ever.

Dave Marrs and Jenny Marrs’ lawsuit was loads deeper than lacking cabinetry or damaged home windows. Based on paperwork obtained by Fox16, inspections of the home bought by Matthew McGrath and Sarah McGrath discovered repairs to be estimated at over $85,000. Together with points with the driveway and the landscaping, there have been structural issues that may solely worsen over time. “It’s our judgment that the house requires repairs for the roof framing, fundamental flooring framing deflections, exterior wall framing, and bracing, reinstallation of the home windows, vinyl siding, window and door flashing, and brick veneer,” the inspection acknowledged, in accordance with the lawsuit. The deck additionally wasn’t correctly connected to the home, which was reported to be unsafe and less than code.

After the main points emerged, Dave and Jenny nonetheless did not publicly acknowledge the lawsuit — so it is positively one thing the cameras will not present followers on “Fixer to Fabulous.” Nevertheless, Amy Prenner suggested the couple, “If there have been errors, personal them. Individuals respect accountability and a dedication to doing higher.” She additionally acknowledged, “A well-placed interview or characteristic will help shift the main target again to their strengths and future plans.” To pivot their picture, Prenner instructed that the Marrs get entangled with charity, which they did. On February 4, 2025 — mere days after the lawsuit was settled — Dave shared on Instagram, “Tonight’s episode ends with a pet adoption occasion and (shockingly!) we did not go dwelling with a brand new pet that day. We had no plans to undertake one other pet till Holly’s new foster kittens moved in and Lloyd made his manner into our hearts.” If something will win HGTV followers over, it is positively cute kittens discovering their perpetually dwelling.