‘Toy Story’ Star Accused of Shocking Elder Abuse
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Former Disney child star Erik von Detten is being sued alongside his employer, Rosland Capital, for allegedly defrauding an elderly couple out of over $2 million in gold purchases.
- Sheila and Norman Greenberg claim they were persuaded to invest their savings in gold coins that were worth significantly less than the purchase price, resulting in approximately $900,000 in damages.
- The couple alleges von Detten assured them of his expertise and facilitated transactions totaling over $2 million, with the gold placed in storage rather than delivered to them.
- The lawsuit accuses Rosland Capital of exploiting the financial vulnerabilities of older customers and was filed before the company declared bankruptcy.
- Neither von Detten nor Rosland Capital have responded publicly to the allegations, which have yet to be proven in court.
