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Selena Gomez Seeks Dismissal of Wondermind Fraud Lawsuit

8/28/2026

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Selena Gomez Denies Lawsuit

Selena Gomez denies fraud allegations and asks a court to dismiss the Wondermind lawsuit.
Five investors claim they lost nearly $1.2 million after investing in the mental-health startup Wondermind.
Investors allege Gomez was used as a marketing figure because of her large social-media following.
Lawyer Matthew Rosengart says the claims are vague, contradictory, and lack merit, noting Gomez never agreed to manage Wondermind.

Summary

Wondermind Payroll Crisis

Wondermind faced cash-flow problems that left many staff unpaid for months.
A May 2025 Forbes article reported the startup was struggling to meet payroll obligations.
Investors contributed nearly $1.2 million in 2022, yet revenue remained insufficient to sustain operations.
The lawsuit’s discovery phase may expose detailed financial records, potentially affecting remaining employee wages.

History

Historical Context

Theranos, founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes, raised more than $700 million and was valued at about $9 billion by 2014. Journalist John Carreyrou’s 2015 exposé and CMS sanctions prompted the U.S. SEC to charge Holmes and former president Ramesh Balwani with fraud in March 2018, leading to the company’s dissolution that September.

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Selena Gomez Denies Lawsuit

Selena Gomez denies fraud allegations and asks a court to dismiss the Wondermind lawsuit.
Five investors claim they lost nearly $1.2 million after investing in the mental-health startup Wondermind.
Investors allege Gomez was used as a marketing figure because of her large social-media following.
Lawyer Matthew Rosengart says the claims are vague, contradictory, and lack merit, noting Gomez never agreed to manage Wondermind.

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