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Former HGTV ‘Windy City Rehab’ Costar Donovan Eckhardt Has Defamation Suit Dismissed

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UPDATE: A Cook County, Illinois judge has dismissed former Windy CIty Rehab cohost Donovan Eckhardt’s defamation claim against the program’s showrunners.Judge Patricia O’Brien Sheahan ruled that Eckhardt’s contract called for legal disputes to be settled in a California courtroom.

His attorney argued that it would be burdensome for witnesses to travel across the country to testify.The judge rejected that argument, saying remote testimony could be allowed, obviating any physical travel needs.Eckhardt is appealing the decision.

The second season of the show featured his cohost Alison Victoria lamenting her partnership with Eckhardt and various business dealings.Eckhardt and Victoria (real last name Gramenos) are still facing legal matters

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