Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited beneath her guardianship. The go well with names 48 defendants, together with her guardian, a choose, Wells Fargo, and several other attorneys, and accuses them of violating Williams’ rights.
In accordance with Folks, the go well with, filed on June seventeenth, doesn’t search to finish the guardianship however requires main modifications. Hunter desires the courtroom to nominate a brand new, neutral guardian, unseal courtroom data, conduct a full forensic audit, and launch Williams from what he calls “involuntary confinement.” He’s additionally asking the courtroom to nominate him as her “subsequent pal,” permitting him to behave on her behalf.
In accordance with the criticism, Williams was positioned beneath guardianship with no correct medical analysis or the possibility to rent her personal lawyer. Hunter alleges she has endured abuse, pointless remedy, and the unauthorized sale of personal images. The go well with claims courtroom orders have remoted Williams from her household and authorized counsel.
The submitting additionally accuses Wells Fargo advisor Lori Schiller of paying $60,000 from Williams’ account to a health care provider who declared her mentally unfit. Hunter additional alleges that her court-appointed lawyer and sure monetary establishments financially supported Choose Sokoloff’s re-election, pointing to a possible battle of curiosity.
Hunter estimates Williams has misplaced roughly $20 million a 12 months as a result of her compelled break from work. He additionally claims her son misplaced entry to his school fund. He says the lawsuit is an effort to finish what he describes as “fraudulent bondage” and to revive Williams’ management over her life and funds.
