Key Points
- The suit accuses Gomez, mother Mandy Teefey, and former partner Daniella Pierson of concealing the mental-health startup's struggles
- Attorney Mathew Rosengart says Gomez was a minority stakeholder with only a titular role and never ran day-to-day operations
The Latest:
Selena Gomez’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by investors in mental-health startup Wondermind against Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former business partner Daniella Pierson, who allege they were kept in the dark about the company’s struggles and invested roughly $1.2 million.
Details:
- Lawyer’s stance: Rosengart called the claims against Gomez “completely meritless if not frivolous” and said he’s exploring sanctions against the plaintiffs.
- Gomez’s role: The motion states Gomez was a minority stakeholder holding the titular “Chief Impact Officer” title and was not involved in day-to-day operations.
- Who ran it: According to the filing, Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson served as co-CEOs and managed the startup’s daily operations.
- Pierson’s response: Daniella Pierson “categorically” denied the allegations to The New York Times; Mandy Teefey has not commented.
What to Watch:
The case remains pending before the court rules on the motion to dismiss, and it’s not yet clear whether Pierson or Teefey will file separate responses of their own.
