Selena Gomez and Wondermind sued for allegedly defrauding investors

Published Aug 13, 04:40 PM UTC

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A lawsuit filed in Delaware federal court on August 13, 2026, accuses Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and Wondermind co-founder Daniella Pierson of securities fraud and breach of contract. The plaintiffs, two LLCs that invested nearly $1.2 million, allege they were misled about the company's infrastructure, leadership, partnerships, and growth trajectory. The complaint cites a September 2025 article detailing mismanagement and Teefey's alleged substance abuse, as well as Forbes reporting that Pierson exaggerated her newsletter's readership and valuation. The plaintiffs claim the company 'collapsed around them' while founders remained silent, and that promised initiatives, including an app, never materialized. The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged fraud.

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Original headline: Selena Gomez And Wondermind Startup Sued For Allegedly Defrauding Investors

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