Stevie Wonder sues to evict ex-fiancée after 38 years of rent-free living
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stevie Wonder has filed an eviction lawsuit against his former fiancée, Carmen Efferson, who has lived rent-free in his Hollywood Hills home since 1988 under an alleged oral agreement.
- Efferson refused to allow Wonder or his representatives to inspect the property in July, which was necessary for updating insurance, leading to claims that she violated their agreement.
- Efferson accused Wonder’s legal team of exhibiting "white male privilege" and refused entry, threatening to contact law enforcement if anyone attempted to enter the property.
- Wonder’s lawyers responded by stating her refusal was unlawful and initiated eviction proceedings, with Efferson ordered to vacate by August 27, 2026, a deadline she has not met.
- The lawsuit seeks Efferson’s eviction and $600 in damages for obstructing property protection, as the home has been uninsured since August 4 due to denied inspections.
