Mormon Wives Producers Respond to Lawsuit Allegations by 'Vanderpump Villa' Star
The producers of the reality show "Mormon Wives" are responding to claims made by Marciano Brunette from "Vanderpump Villa" that he is not barred from suing them. Court documents reveal that Jeff Jenkins Productions, the company behind the Hulu series, is seeking to dismiss Marciano's lawsuit for defamation. Marciano alleged that he had a consensual encounter with cast member Demi Engemann, which she later misrepresented as sexual assault.
Marciano joined the cast of "Mormon Wives" at the request of his friend and fellow cast member Chase McWhorter. He signed a release after filming, thinking it was for payment, but it turned out to be an agreement preventing him from suing the producers. The producers argue that Marciano willingly signed the releases and accepted the risks of participating in the show.
According to the producers, Marciano participated in filming earlier this year and signed the release voluntarily. They emphasize that no one coerced him into signing the Participant Release or participating in the series. The producers are urging the court to dismiss the entire case without delay.
In response to Marciano's claims, the producers of "Mormon Wives" are defending their position and asserting that Marciano signed the releases willingly. They maintain that he assumed the risks associated with participating in the show and are seeking to have the case dismissed promptly.