Why is 'Property Brothers' being sued? Jonathon and Drew Scott find themselves trapped amid Cineflex's legal battle
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Property Brothers' is one of the most watched and popular HGTV shows and brings quite good revenue to the channel. However, while shows like 'Property Brothers and 'Brother vs Brother' have presented twin brothers, Jonathon and Drew Scott renovating homes, the behind-the-scenes image is quite different from what it shows.
A 2021 lawsuit was issued against the 'Property Brothers' production firm called 'Cineflix' and also a Nevada construction company, as per The List.
They said that Paul and Mindy King, who appeared in Season 14 Episode 7 of 'Property Brothers' were extremely disappointed with their work and hence took legal action.
The couple filed a lawsuit on January 14, 2021, against Cineflix Media, the Property Brothers production house, and also Villa Construction, the Nevada contractor.
While the lawsuit does not directly name Jonathan and Drew Scott, it is intricately linked to both the brothers and their production company. The case remains unresolved.
Originally seeking $1.477 million in reparations, the couple cited issues such as crooked baseboards and uneven, exposed wiring. Mindy's complaint to the Nevada State Contractors Board in 2020 led to an investigation, revealing 10 items for Villa Construction to address.
However, when the firm approached to rectify the issues, Paul and Mindy allegedly did not cooperate.
Although Jonathan Scott's lawyer released a statement asserting the brothers' innocence, the lawsuit continues into 2023.
Despite the absence of the twin brothers' names in the legal action, charges are directed at the 'Property Brother' ex-production house Cineflix and Villa Construction.
'Property Brothers' producer Cineflix slapped with $2.5M lawsuit
Former 'Property Brothers' producer Cineflix has been slapped with $2.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over unpaid work.
CWA Canada and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) brought a 2018 legal action against Cineflix Media to secure better pay and working conditions for freelance and reality TV workers.
Toronto-based TV production worker Anna Bourque, who was named the sole plaintiff in the lawsuit and worked on the sixth season of 'Property Brothers', stated that Canadian workers are covered by union agreements with IATSE, NABET, and other guilds.
Cineflix chose to pay $2.5 million to the freelance workers, rather than pay a collective $1 million and sign an agreement.
Drew and Jonathon Scott acquired the series brand and all related IP rights from its longtime producer Cineflix in 2019.
'Property Brothers' contractor Alan Hrehirchuk faces criminal charges
People associated with the 'Property Brothers' are known for landing in trouble and this time it's Alan Hrehirchuk, who faced more than five criminal charges, as per CBC News.
This Calgary contractor has worked on at least two episodes of the HGTV show 'Property Brothers'.
Following the charges announced on July 12, the Calgary Police Service revealed the possibility of a dozen charges against contractor Alan Hrehirchuk.
Notorious for untimely work and leaving projects incomplete, Hrehirchuk's actions forced a couple in their 60s to endure prolonged stays in their basement.
In July, he faced charges related to allegations of forging subcontractor invoices and defrauding homeowner Carlos Camara and his wife, who invested over $100,000 in renovations.
The couple had chosen Hrehirchuk based on a letter of endorsement from the 'Property Brothers,' following his appearances on a couple of episodes.
What are HGTV stars Jonathon and Drew Scott's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, HGTV real estate program host Jonathon Scott has a net worth of $100 million. Drew Scott, his twin brother also has a net worth of $100million.
They have accumulated a lot of wealth by simply renovating homes. According to MEAWW, their total net worth is around $200 million.
Their majority source of income comes from reality TV shows such as 'Property Brother' and 'Brother vs Brother'. They also own a production company from 2010 called Scott Brothers Entertainment.
In 2017, they founded the 'Scott Brothers Global' and in 2019, this company acquired IP rights to 'Property Brothers' from Cineflix Media.