NBA star Kyrie Irving has garnered significant attention for being sued by a health and wellness company. Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks player, is facing a lawsuit tied to a private event he organized earlier this year. The legal dispute has drawn attention, leaving many wondering about what exactly happened.
Here are more details about the lawsuit against Kyrie Irving.
Here’s why Kyrie Irving got sued
The NBA star is embroiled in a legal battle with Elite Mind Solutions, a health and wellness company. The lawsuit is filed over allegations of unpaid services from a family retreat held earlier this year.
The retreat, hosted in North Dakota from June 28 to July 2, was initially planned for 50-60 attendees but grew to over 150 participants. The company claims it provides various services, including meditation sessions and crisis counseling. However, Irving has not paid the nearly $400,000 invoice for their efforts.
According to the lawsuit, Elite Mind Solutions also delivered ionic foot baths, intuitive life readings, and grief counseling. They stepped in when the event was disrupted by the tragic death of a participant. The suit further alleges that therapist Natasha McCartney, who was hired for the retreat went beyond her initial role. This includes managing crisis intervention, working with law enforcement, coordinating with the coroner, managing security during the retreat, and protecting Irving’s privacy during the ordeal.
Despite these measures, attorney Michael Faragalla stated that Irving avoided direct communication and failed to resolve the issue. Faragalla said, “After making direct contact with Kyrie Irving and his associates, Mr. Irving put it all off on his supporting cast. He even failed to pick up the phone and call Natasha McCartney, so he didn’t make any effort to resolve [the situation] prior to the actual filing [of the lawsuit].” The invoice was originally totaling $390,710 and included a significant discount. However, the amount remains unpaid. (via The Independent)
