Selena Gomez is asking a federal court to dismiss a fraud lawsuit brought by Wondermind investors. The case alleges that Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, misrepresented information tied to Gomez’s role in the mental health startup as they sought funding. Gomez’s legal team argues the claims should not proceed and describes the allegations as “absurd,” according to multiple reports.
Gomez and Teefey previously co-founded Wondermind, which markets itself as a mental health-focused company. Coverage also notes that Gomez is identified in connection with the company in public-facing materials, including her role listed in her Instagram biography. NBC News, Rolling Stone, and Billboard report that Gomez’s lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss, while Forbes adds that her attorneys have threatened sanctions, signaling a dispute over the legal basis and conduct of the lawsuit. Other outlets similarly characterize the investors’ accusations as unfounded, while the investors maintain they suffered harm related to alleged securities fraud.
The different outlets largely focus on the procedural posture—Gomez’s motion to dismiss—and on the tone of the defense, including claims that the lawsuit improperly targets her, and potential sanctions, without changing the core allegations or the parties involved.
