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Selena Gomez asks judge to dismiss ‘absurd' fraud claims over mental health startup
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pilar Melendez | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Gomez's lawyers have responded by asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, describing the allegations as baseless. A lawsuit alleging fraud has been filed against Selena Gomez and her associates.
A lawsuit alleging fraud has been filed against Selena Gomez and her associates. Investors claim they were misled into investing a significant amount of money in a mental health startup. The company, co-founded by Gomez and her mother, is accused of making false promises about its leadership and resources.
Gomez's lawyers have responded by asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, describing the allegations as baseless. The lawsuit names multiple defendants, including Gomez's mother and a former business partner.
Further details about the lawsuit and Gomez's response are available, including the amount of money invested and the specific allegations made against the defendants.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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