Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup
Selena Gomez’s lawyer says the fraud claims are meritless and plans to seek dismissal of the suit alleging nearly $1.2 million in investor losses.
- On Thursday, Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind SPV LLC sued singer Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former co-CEO Daniella Pierson, alleging fraud and breach of contract regarding their mental health startup Wondermind.
- The lawsuit claims the trio falsely represented Wondermind's infrastructure and leadership while soliciting nearly $1.2 million in investments; investors allege promised initiatives including an app and advertising deals never materialized.
- While marketing touted Gomez as "intimately involved," the complaint alleges she signed a contract but failed to perform. Pierson reportedly exited the company after tensions with Teefey, and the startup never launched its planned mental fitness app.
- Representing Gomez, lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart called the allegations "completely meritless," while a representative for Pierson stated she welcomes presenting financial records, asserting she invested her own capital and never used investor funds for personal expenses.
- Previous reports in Forbes and The Cut alleged operational struggles and leadership conflicts at the company. The lawsuit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages, marking a significant challenge for the founders.
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