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Selena Gomez’s attorney says lawsuit claims against her are “completely meritless” and seeks dismissal
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Selena Gomez’s attorney says lawsuit claims against her are “completely meritless” and seeks dismissal

In a statement to People, Gomez’s lawyer said the actor and singer will “vigorously” defend her against a lawsuit involving her wellness brand, adding that a motion to dismiss is being filed.

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Selena Gomez is responding to a lawsuit brought by Wondermind, with her attorney saying the claims are without merit and that the legal case should be thrown out at an early stage. In a statement reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez’s lawyer said the allegations are false and that Gomez will “vigorously” defend against them.

The attorney also said they are filing a motion to dismiss the case, characterizing the lawsuit as “completely meritless.” The statement was provided to People, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s report, and it frames the pending claims as baseless rather than a dispute that should proceed to discovery or trial.

Wondermind is identified in the report as the party that filed the lawsuit, but the contents of the complaint, the specific allegations, and the procedural posture beyond Gomez’s response were not detailed in the information provided for this update. The legal dispute therefore remains defined, for now, largely by competing characterizations: Wondermind’s claims on one side, and Gomez’s denial and request for dismissal on the other.

Motions to dismiss are typically used to challenge whether the claims, as pled, meet legal standards. If granted, a dismissal can end the matter or narrow it, depending on what the court determines and whether any portions may be amended. If the motion is denied, the lawsuit generally proceeds, often into briefing related to evidence, timelines, and legal elements that must be proven.

The dispute comes at a time when high-profile creators and wellness brands are increasingly exposed to scrutiny over commercial conduct, product and marketing practices, and representations made to consumers. In that environment, early motions like dismissals can carry practical stakes, including legal costs and the timeline for resolving reputational and business uncertainty for the parties involved.

For Gomez and Wondermind, the next step in the public timeline will be the filing and court consideration of the motion to dismiss described by her attorney. A ruling would clarify what claims, if any, can proceed. Absent additional filings and court action, the record will remain limited to the parties’ competing statements and the legal arguments each side submits to the court.

Why It Matters

  • If the motion to dismiss is granted, it could end the lawsuit early or narrow it, changing the scope of legal exposure for both sides.
  • Litigation over a celebrity-linked wellness brand can affect marketing and business planning while the claims are pending and contested.
  • Early procedural rulings often determine whether allegations will proceed into evidence-gathering, shaping costs and timelines for everyone involved.

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Key Facts

  • Selena Gomez’s attorney responded to a Wondermind lawsuit by saying the claims are “completely meritless.”
  • Her attorney said they will “vigorously” defend against what were described as false allegations.
  • The statement said Gomez’s legal team is filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims.
  • The response was reported by The Hollywood Reporter based on a statement to People.