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MetroLoft Faces Multimillion-Dollar Suit Over Buckling Manhattan Tower
real-estate5 days ago

MetroLoft Faces Multimillion-Dollar Suit Over Buckling Manhattan Tower

MetroLoft, the developer behind the 443 Greenwich St. luxury conversion that buckled this week, is facing a $350 million-plus lawsuit alleging life‑threatening shortcuts and multiple structural and safety defects across three NYC properties; a separate suit involves Timberlake and Biel over flooding at 443 Greenwich, while inspectors report dozens of open violations across MetroLoft projects, including an emergency stop order at the Pfizer HQ conversion as the company presses on with its skyline-altering renovations.

'Fixer to Fabulous' Stars Face Lawsuit Over Home Build
legal2 years ago

'Fixer to Fabulous' Stars Face Lawsuit Over Home Build

A lawsuit filed by Matthew and Sarah McGrath against HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs' companies, Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction, alleges numerous defects and contract breaches in a home built for them. The McGraths claim the companies failed to complete agreed-upon repairs and caused additional damage. Court filings reveal extensive structural issues and code violations, with repair costs estimated at over $86,000. A pretrial hearing is set for September 5, with a jury trial scheduled for September 23.

New Details Emerge in Lawsuit Against HGTV's 'Fixer to Fabulous' Stars
legal2 years ago

New Details Emerge in Lawsuit Against HGTV's 'Fixer to Fabulous' Stars

A lawsuit filed by Matthew and Sarah McGrath against HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs' companies, Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction, alleges numerous defects and contract breaches in a home built for them. The McGraths claim they paid over $10,000 for upgrades and found additional defects after taking possession. Despite court-ordered mediation attempts, no settlement has been reached. A pretrial hearing is set for September 5, with a jury trial scheduled for September 23. This is not the first lawsuit against the Marrs' construction companies.