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Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Controversies Through the Years
Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of ‘Fixer Upper,’ have landed in hot water over the years from lawsuits to accusations around their lack of inclusivity
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, John L. Lewis and Richard L. Clark, cofounders and former partners of Magnolia Realty, filed a suit against Gaines, claiming he bought them out two days before Fixer Upper premiered and paid them $2,500 each for their shares. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for TIMEThe Gaines violated specific elements of the rule including failure to obtain EPA certification, not assigning a certified renovator to properties, not providing a pamphlet to homeowners, not posting warning signs and disregarding the general workplace standards. The Houston Chronicle investigated the impact Fixer Upper has had on Waco, finding that some residents are being forced out because of rising prices and tax hikes following the show’s popularity.
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