Tarrant County Jury Awards $21.6M for Home Construction Defects
The McCoy family wins lawsuit against a contracting firm over severe construction issues.
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A Tarrant County jury has awarded the McCoy family $21.6 million in a lawsuit over severe construction defects in their Weatherford, Texas home. The decision comes after the family filed a lawsuit in June 2025 against the contracting firm responsible for building their house.
The lawsuit alleged that the construction company, Dauenhauer & Associates, LLC, was responsible for significant plumbing and construction errors that exposed the McCoy family to harmful sewer gas and mold. According to the complaint, these issues began shortly after the family moved into their new home in 2018.
Health and Safety Concerns
The McCoys reported experiencing a range of health problems due to the exposure, including migraines, respiratory issues, skin problems, and dizziness. The family also claimed that the contaminants attracted insects into their home, further exacerbating their living conditions. The situation reached a critical point when Mandy McCoy fainted inside the house in 2024, and the family was forced to evacuate after discovering sewer gas in the air vents.
Additional mold testing revealed severe contamination, with as many as 7 million spores per unit found in the home. The family's dog also suffered a health decline, which they believe led to her death.
Legal and Financial Repercussions
The jury's award included $10 million in extra damages, reflecting the severity of the situation and the impact on the McCoy family's health and well-being. However, the contracting firm, Dauenhauer & Associates, LLC, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August, which may complicate the family's ability to collect the awarded damages.
Since evacuating their home, the McCoys have been living in an RV outside their property for about two years, unable to reside in their house due to the ongoing issues. The jury's decision marks a significant legal victory for the family, although the path to recovery and resolution remains uncertain due to the contractor's bankruptcy status.
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