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Selena Gomez Fraud Lawsuit Is ‘Completely Meritless,’ Says Star’s Lawyer
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Key Points:
- Selena Gomez's lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, called a new lawsuit accusing Gomez of defrauding investors in her mental health startup Wondermind "completely meritless, both factually and legally," and announced plans to file a motion to dismiss the claims.
- The lawsuit, filed by two companies, alleges Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Wondermind co-founder Daniella Pierson made false representations to investors, including promises of Gomez's active involvement, resulting in alleged damages of about $1.2 million.
- Plaintiffs claim that despite contractual obligations, Gomez did not fulfill her role, the promised partnerships and initiatives never happened, the app was never developed, and the company collapsed without informing investors.
- Wondermind was launched in 2021 as a mental health platform offering daily content and community support, but investors say they only learned of internal management problems and unpaid employees after a 2023 report by The Cut.
- Mandy Teefey also denied the allegations, reinforcing the defense against the lawsuit alongside Gomez's legal team.
