Selena Gomez’s attorney responded firmly to a lawsuit involving her and her mother, Mandy Teefey, linked to the mental health company Wondermind.
Matthew S. Rosengart, Gomez’s lawyer, characterized the claims as “completely baseless, both factually and legally,” asserting that any accusations of “fraud” or misconduct had no grounding in truth. He pledged to “vigorously defend these false allegations” and mentioned that Gomez would be seeking a motion to dismiss the claims.
This lawsuit, filed by investors on August 13, includes Gomez, Teefey, and their past business associate, Daniela Pearson, who are accused of misleading investors regarding Wondermind. The company itself is also named in the legal actions.
According to court documents accessed by Page Six, two entities—Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC—sued in federal court in Delaware after investing $1.2 million in September 2022. They allege that the defendants “misrepresented” important information about the company.
These investors claimed they were under the impression that Wondermind had the right infrastructure and leadership to create a profitable mental health and wellness platform. In response to the lawsuit, the “Hands to Myself” singer, who is now 34, is accused of failing to fulfill her marketing responsibilities.
In their suit, the investors argue that “the partnership never existed. The initiative never materialized. The app was never built,” asserting that Wondermind “quietly collapsed” while Gomez, Teefey, and Pearson were supposedly concealing serious issues from them.
The investors said they were unaware of any financial troubles until a September 2025 article in The Cut described the company as being in “complete financial and operational chaos.” Recent reports highlighted that Wondermind had laid off 60% of its workforce after employees hadn’t been paid for weeks. They were also accused of owing significant amounts to freelancers and vendors, with a spokesperson attributing the turmoil to “growing pains.”
Additionally, accusations surfaced regarding Teefey’s alleged “long-term substance abuse problems,” which were said to have impeded her ability to manage Wondermind. Teefey denied these claims, suggesting that disgruntled former employees were distorting the truth and that media coverage had amplified their inaccuracies.
The lawsuit further alleges that Teefey attempted to shift blame onto Pearson after he was dismissed from the company amid an internal dispute. Complications in the relationship between Gomez and Teefey were also noted, with claims that personal conflicts contributed to Gomez’s distancing from Wondermind.
Investors expressed skepticism about Wondermind’s claimed use of celebrity endorsements in its marketing materials, stating that these efforts failed to materialize. They are now pursuing a securities fraud lawsuit in hopes of recouping their investments along with damages, costs, and attorney’s fees.
