100 Day Dream Home Lawsuit: What Court Records Show (Updated September 2026)

Key Takeaways

• 100 Day Dream Home is an HGTV series hosted by Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, who build and renovate homes around Tampa, Florida.
• Coverage splits into two camps: pages that describe active Florida cases and pages that say no lawsuit has been confirmed.
• No court record for a suit against the Kleinschmidts appeared in the sources reviewed, so every specific claim should be treated as unverified until a docket confirms it.
• Matthew and Sarah McGrath’s lawsuit named companies owned by Dave Marrs of Fixer to Fabulous. The reports reviewed do not connect it to 100 Day Dream Home.
• No class action, settlement fund or claim form tied to the show has been confirmed.
• Florida homeowners generally have four years to sue over construction defects, a seven-year outer limit, and a mandatory Chapter 558 notice step before filing.

What Is the 100 Day Dream Home Lawsuit?

The phrase 100 Day Dream Home lawsuit describes a search topic more than a single court case. People use it to find out whether homeowners who worked with the show’s builders have sued, whether HGTV is a defendant, and whether any settlement or payout exists. The useful answer depends on which claims can be traced to a court record, and that is where this article starts.

100 Day Dream Home premiered on HGTV in 2020 and follows married developers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, who build custom homes and design renovations for clients in the Tampa, Florida area in about three months or less. Warner Bros. Discovery’s press release for a recent run describes Brian as a construction manager and Mika as a real estate agent and designer, says the series is produced by NorthSouth Productions, and reports that the couple drew 12 million viewers to a previous run.

A lawsuit is a specific legal event. It means a complaint was filed in a court, with named plaintiffs and defendants, a case number and a clerk’s record that anyone can request. A complaint on a review site, a Reddit thread or a blog summary is not the same thing. Most of the disagreement in search results comes from treating these as interchangeable.

Why Online Reports About the Lawsuit Do Not Agree

Readers who search this topic land on pages that contradict each other. The table below summarizes what five of the most visible pages say and whether each one points to a court record. It describes the pages as published and does not vouch for any of them.

Source	What the page says	Court record shown?
The Law Brigade	Describes homeowner complaints about defects and unfinished work, then analyzes liability for TV renovation shows.	No plaintiff names, court or case number in the text reviewed.
Best Lawyers in United States	Describes multiple individual civil cases in Florida courts, a discovery phase and no final ruling as of February 2026.	No plaintiff names, court or case number in the text reviewed.
Lawsuit Zones	States that no publicly verified lawsuit against the show, hosts or production company was identified.	Not applicable. The page denies a case exists.
Lawsuit Prime	States that no widely reported or confirmed lawsuit against the series or its hosts exists, while noting online complaints.	Not applicable. The page denies a case exists.
Lawfold	Describes claims against the hosts and their construction company, and also says trackers found no suit confirmed through court records.	Mixed. The page acknowledges the claims trace to blogs and forums.

A January 2026 summary on Prime Law Hub reaches the same conclusion as Lawfold. It says no official, publicly documented lawsuit directly naming Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt or HGTV had been confirmed through court records or major legal databases.

The practical takeaway is simple. A statement about a lawsuit should name a court, a case number and the parties. Where those are missing, the responsible way to report it is as an unverified claim, and that is how this article treats every allegation below.

100 Day Dream Home Lawsuit Update Today: Where Things Stand in Florida

Here is what the sources reviewed support as of September 29, 2026.

• No docket for a suit against the Kleinschmidts has surfaced. Lawfold’s page, updated September 10, 2026, says no new filing or court action had appeared beyond what its article described, and that legal trackers found no confirmed case in court records.
• No class action or claim form exists. Lawsuit Zones and Lawsuit Prime both report no settlement fund, claim form or compensation program. Best Lawyers in United States says the same even while describing individual cases.
• The show is still on the air. A new season premiered on March 3, 2026, and in an interview about designing HGTV Smart Home 2026 in Orlando, Mika and Brian described the seventh season as recently wrapped. Brian joked that the couple needed to catch their breath before committing to another season.
• Florida is the relevant jurisdiction. The builds take place around Tampa, so a homeowner claim would generally be filed in a Florida court and governed by Florida construction law, covered later in this article.

This section will change if a court record or credible news report confirms a filing, ruling or settlement. Until then, the accurate summary is that claims exist online, and confirmation does not.

Matthew and Sarah McGrath of Bentonville, Arkansas: Why the Name Appears in These Searches

Searches for this topic often include the names Matthew and Sarah McGrath and the city of Bentonville, Arkansas. Those names belong to a real lawsuit, but it involves a different HGTV show. The McGraths sued companies owned by Dave Marrs, who co-hosts Fixer to Fabulous with his wife Jenny and appears in Rock the Block, according to WJTV’s report on the court filings. The reports reviewed do not mention Brian Kleinschmidt, Mika Kleinschmidt or 100 Day Dream Home.

The McGrath case at a glance

Detail	What the reports say
Plaintiffs	Matthew and Sarah McGrath, described as a Bentonville couple in KNWA reporting and as Bella Vista residents in 5NEWS reporting.
Defendants	Jupiter Rentals, LLC and Marrs Construction, Inc., both owned by Dave Marrs.
Show involved	Fixer to Fabulous and Rock the Block, not 100 Day Dream Home.
Filed	February 7, 2023, per 5NEWS.
Home price	$559,000, per 5NEWS.
Claims	Breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Outcome	Settlement reached days before a January 27, 2025 trial date, per a January 24 filing reported by People.

What the McGraths alleged

According to 5NEWS, the McGraths contracted in May 2022 to buy a $559,000 home from Jupiter Rentals. Taste of Country reported a $15,000 down payment. The couple said Marrs Construction agreed to complete a list of repairs and upgrades, with most due within 30 days of the July 28, 2022 purchase, according to 5NEWS’s explainer. KNWA reported that the McGraths paid more than $10,000 for upgrades, including a replacement kitchen sink, deck stairs and a handrail, windows in a garage panel and hardwood floors extended into bedrooms.

The complaint said no item on the repair list had been performed by August 28, 2022, and that some later repair attempts caused more damage. A 45-page filing on March 29, 2024 added a structural report. WJTV reported that the report listed nearly two dozen code issues or violations, and Collider counted 21. The McGraths’ attorney cited repair estimates of $38,740 for driveways and walkways and nearly $48,000 for landscaping and grading, including a French drain. The couple also said they paid about $1,900 to have the extent of the defects assessed. Screen Rant summarized the estimates as close to $100,000 in repairs.

The defendants disputed the account. As 5NEWS reported, they said the McGraths refused to let the companies’ agents or subcontractors onto the property and that the damage came from unavoidable events. Court-ordered mediation on September 19, 2023 failed, with the plaintiffs saying it went nowhere and the defendants arguing that the plaintiffs mischaracterized what happened.

How the case ended

The parties settled just before trial. A joint filing stated that all pending claims had been compromised by settlement, and the case was set for dismissal once the settlement was completed. The public reporting reviewed did not state the settlement amount.

Does the McGrath case involve 100 Day Dream Home?

Nothing in the reports reviewed says so. Different hosts, different companies, a different state and a different show are involved. Blogs that copy each other’s text can attach a real case to the wrong series, and search engines tend to group HGTV builder disputes together, which is a likely reason the names travel with this keyword. That explanation is an inference and not something any source confirms. Anyone publishing the McGrath name in connection with 100 Day Dream Home would need a court record that links them, and none appeared here.

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What Homeowners on Other HGTV Shows Have Alleged

Disputes between homeowners and renovation show contractors are a documented category, even if none is confirmed for this series. In May 2022, The New York Times reported on homeowners who sued over work done for HGTV shows. A summary of that reporting says at least a dozen cases had settled out of court, with the terms shielded by confidentiality agreements.

Two examples from that coverage show how these disputes can unfold. Tim Sullivan and Deena Murphy, a North Carolina couple who appeared on Love It or List It in 2016, sued the show’s producer and contractor over what they called faulty workmanship after spending $140,000 of their own money. They then faced a countersuit alleging breach of contract, libel, slander and product disparagement. They settled and the countersuit was dismissed. On Flip or Flop Las Vegas, the hosts countersued the homeowners in a confidentiality dispute that a judge dismissed in early March 2022.

HGTV’s response to the Times was that it wants featured homeowners to be happy and encourages contractors and homeowners to resolve business disputes together. Some websites attach that statement to 100 Day Dream Home. In the source reviewed, it was a general response to a story about HGTV renovation shows overall, so it should not be presented as a comment on this series.

What Websites Report About Claims Against the 100 Day Dream Home Builders

Several pages describe complaints against the show’s builders. None of the following has been confirmed by a court record in the sources reviewed, and each item is attributed to the page that published it.

• Breach of contract and delays. Best Lawyers in United States says homeowners alleged completion dates slipped by months and that unexpected costs followed.
• Construction defects. The same page lists foundation cracks, water intrusion, warped flooring, faulty wiring and improperly installed gas lines. The Law Brigade lists structural, plumbing and electrical problems, finishes that deteriorated quickly and work left incomplete when filming ended.
• Misrepresentation. Both pages say homeowners felt the edited television version of a build gave a misleading picture of quality and completeness.
• Cost overruns. Best Lawyers in United States says some plaintiffs reported final costs above estimates, with new charges that were not explained.

The same pages also describe defenses. According to Best Lawyers in United States, the builders’ side pointed to supply chain problems, weather, and changes requested by homeowners, and argued that participants knew they were joining a television production. Lawsuit Prime offers a similar caution from the other direction, noting that delays, budget changes and communication problems occur on ordinary construction projects and do not by themselves show legal liability.

Every item in this section is an allegation or a website’s summary of one. None is a court finding, and none should be repeated as fact without a filing to back it up.

How Florida Law Treats Construction Defect Claims

Because 100 Day Dream Home builds in the Tampa area, Florida’s construction defect rules are the ones most homeowners would face. The rules below are general information drawn from published legal summaries, and deadlines in a real dispute depend on the facts.

Chapter 558 comes first

Florida requires a pre-suit process under Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes. The owner serves a written notice of claim describing the alleged defects, and the builder gets a chance to inspect and to offer a repair or a payment before a lawsuit can proceed. One legal glossary describes the notice as due at least 60 days before filing. A Chapter 558 explainer adds that serving the notice pauses the statute of limitations, but since July 1, 2019 it does not pause the statute of repose.

Four years to sue, seven years as the outer limit

Under Section 95.11 of the Florida Statutes, the statute of limitations for construction defect claims is four years. For hidden defects, the clock runs from when the owner discovered the problem or should have. Florida Senate Bill 360, signed April 13, 2023, cut the statute of repose from ten years to seven and changed the trigger so the clock starts at the earliest of several events, such as a certificate of occupancy or a certificate of completion. Adams and Reese notes that a one-year grace period for older claims ended July 1, 2024.

This is a place where some competing pages are out of date. The Law Brigade’s article still describes a ten-year statute of repose, which no longer reflects Florida law for current filings. A homeowner relying on that figure could miss a deadline by three years. For a fuller look at how this works in a real builder dispute, see Attorneys Magazine’s guide to the Fischer Homes lawsuit, which covers construction defect claims, warranties and what buyers should know.

Releases, Arbitration Clauses and Who Can Be Sued

Two documents usually decide who can be sued and where: the construction contract and the participation agreement a television production asks homeowners to sign. In a normal build, the homeowner hires a general contractor, and that contractor answers for workmanship and code compliance. A television project adds a production company and a network, and the contracts determine which of them, if any, carries responsibility for a defect.

The Law Brigade argues that broad releases in participation agreements may not protect anyone from claims tied to building code violations, and that courts treat waivers of liability for defective construction with skepticism. It also says a homeowner has a hard time suing a network directly unless the network was a party to the construction contract or made actionable statements about work quality. Best Lawyers in United States lists a broad arbitration clause or liability waiver as a reason a claim could be weaker.

Whether any of that applies depends on the exact wording and on Florida law, and only an attorney reviewing the actual documents can say. The countersuits described earlier show why reading confidentiality and settlement terms matters too. Homeowners on other HGTV shows faced counterclaims after they went public. For readers weighing whether to hire counsel, Attorneys Magazine’s review of Morgan & Morgan explains how one large plaintiff-side firm structures its fees, which is a useful reference point when comparing contingency arrangements.

Can a Home Really Be Built in 100 Days?

The title of the show is a promise about speed, and speed is what makes viewers ask about quality. Best Lawyers in United States states that custom home construction in the United States typically takes seven to 16 months from groundbreaking to move-in, because of permits, inspections, curing times and sequential trades. Lawsuit Prime takes a more neutral view, saying a 100-day timeline can be achievable under favorable conditions with careful planning, and that television editing removes much of the waiting that happens in real construction.

The show itself does not present builds as frictionless. Warner Bros. Discovery’s description of one recent run mentions a hurricane threatening side-by-side builds and an opening episode where a cracked foundation, black mold and faulty electrical work challenged the timeline. A fast schedule is not proof of poor work, and a slow one is not proof of good work. Only inspections, permits and repair records show whether a specific home meets code.

What to Do if You Have a Construction Dispute

These steps apply to any homeowner with a suspected defect, whether or not a television production was involved. The McGrath filings show why the first two matter, since the couple’s case leaned on a structural report and a documented repair list.

1. Document everything. Take dated photos and video of each problem, and save every text, email and voicemail with the builder.
2. Get an independent inspection. Hire a licensed inspector, and a structural engineer if the problem involves foundations, framing or water intrusion. Written reports carry weight that verbal opinions do not. The McGraths reportedly paid about $1,900 for their assessment.
3. Collect your contracts. Pull together the construction contract, any production or participation agreement, change orders and warranties. Look for arbitration clauses and limits on liability.
4. Tally your costs. Record repair invoices, estimates and any amounts paid above the contract price.
5. Check your deadlines. In Florida, the four-year and seven-year limits described above can run before a problem becomes obvious.
6. Send the required notice. In Florida, a Chapter 558 notice of claim generally comes before a lawsuit.
7. Speak with a construction attorney before signing anything. Settlement releases can waive claims you have not discovered yet.

If you are approached by a production company about a home project, add these questions before you sign: who is the licensed contractor, what warranty applies after filming, who pays for repairs found after the reveal, whether you can hire your own inspector at each stage, and what the agreement says about talking publicly about the project.

How to Check Whether a Lawsuit Is Real

You do not need a law degree to test a lawsuit claim. Five checks weed out most of the noise.

• Look for a case number. A real filing has one, along with a named court. A page that gives neither has not shown you a lawsuit.
• Search the court’s records. State cases can usually be searched through the clerk of court in the county where the case was filed, and federal cases appear in the federal docket system.
• Match the parties. Confirm the plaintiff and defendant names match the story. The McGrath mix-up is what happens when the names are not matched to the show.
• Prefer reporting that cites filings. Local outlets that read the docket, like the ones covering the McGrath case, are more reliable than pages that only summarize other pages.
• Check the date. Cases settle, get dismissed or move. A page that has not been updated in a year may describe a case that no longer exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 100 Day Dream Home lawsuit?
Websites disagree. Some describe individual civil cases against the show’s hosts in Florida courts, and others say no lawsuit has been confirmed. The sources reviewed for this article did not include a case number, docket or court filing for a suit against Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, so any specific claim should be treated as unverified until a court record confirms it.

What is the latest 100 Day Dream Home lawsuit update today in Florida?
As of September 29, 2026, no court filing, ruling or settlement tied to the show has been confirmed in the sources reviewed. A new season premiered in March 2026, and the hosts have described the seventh season as recently wrapped. This page will be updated if a court record or credible news report confirms a development.

Who are Matthew and Sarah McGrath of Bentonville, Arkansas?
They are the plaintiffs in a 2023 lawsuit against Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction, companies owned by Fixer to Fabulous co-host Dave Marrs. They alleged breach of contract and warranty over a $559,000 home. The case settled in January 2025, days before trial.

Did Matthew and Sarah McGrath sue Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt?
The reports reviewed do not say so. The McGraths’ defendants were companies owned by Dave Marrs, not the hosts of 100 Day Dream Home. Anyone linking the McGraths to the Kleinschmidts would need a court record that names both.

Has HGTV been sued over 100 Day Dream Home?
No court record naming HGTV in connection with the show appeared in the sources reviewed. One website says HGTV is named in some filings, but it does not identify a case. HGTV’s widely quoted statement about wanting homeowners to be happy came from a 2022 New York Times story about HGTV renovation shows in general.

Is there a class action settlement or claim form for 100 Day Dream Home?
No. Several pages state that no class action, settlement fund or claim form has been confirmed. Be cautious with any site asking for personal information to file a claim tied to this show.

Has 100 Day Dream Home been canceled?
No cancellation has been reported. A season premiered on March 3, 2026, and the hosts have said they are taking a break before deciding on more episodes.

How long do Florida construction defect cases take?
Length varies with the number of parties and the complexity of the claims. Best Lawyers in United States says such cases commonly take two to five years, and Florida law requires a Chapter 558 notice step before a lawsuit can proceed.

Can a homeowner sue a TV renovation show over defects?
Homeowners have sued over work tied to HGTV shows, as reported by The New York Times in 2022, and some cases ended in confidential settlements. Whether a claim can succeed depends on the contracts signed, who the licensed contractor was, and the state’s construction law, so a construction attorney should review the documents.

Conclusion

The 100 day dream home lawsuit is best understood as an unresolved question and not a settled story. Some websites describe active Florida cases, others describe none, and the reports reviewed here did not surface a docket, case number or court filing for a suit against Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt. Until a court record appears, allegations should be reported as allegations.

The Matthew and Sarah McGrath name is real but attached to a different show. Their Arkansas case against Dave Marrs’s companies settled in January 2025, and nothing in the reports connects it to 100 Day Dream Home.

For homeowners, the lesson applies well beyond television. Document problems, get independent inspections, watch Florida’s four-year and seven-year deadlines, use the Chapter 558 process, and have a construction attorney read any release before signing. For more legal explainers, see Attorneys Magazine’s guide to construction defect claims in the Fischer Homes lawsuit and its profile of leading US attorneys.

Legal information notice: This article is general information and not legal advice. Allegations described here are not findings of liability. Case status reflects public reporting reviewed as of October 1, 2026 and can change. Speak with a licensed Florida construction attorney about your own situation.