Former Disney star sued for alleged elder abuse and fraud

Summarised from New York Post's report · Updated 20 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Former Disney child star Erik Von Detten and precious metals company Rosland Capital are being sued by Norman and Sheila Greenberg, aged 97 and 85 respectively, for alleged elder abuse and fraud. According to court documents, the couple claim they suffered $900,000 in damages after spending approximately $2.1 million on Lady Liberty gold coins that are allegedly worth only $1.3 million.

The Greenbergs say they first contacted Rosland Capital in 2020 after seeing a commercial. Von Detten, in subsequent phone calls, told them he had special knowledge of gold and could help them manage the $2 million in their retirement accounts. They spent around $1 million on two Lady Liberty gold coins, then Von Detten spent another $1 million of theirs on additional coins, all allegedly stored in a warehouse. The couple claims the company exploits elderly citizens' financial fears by selling them on the stability of gold.

The Greenbergs are seeking to recoup their losses and receive additional punitive damages. Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy months after the lawsuit was filed. Von Detten's representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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• Former Disney child star Erik Von Detten sued for alleged elder abuse, fraudThe "Princess Diaries" star and the company he wors for, Rosland Capital, are being sued by a 97-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife.New York Post · 20 Oct, 15:20

In this story: Erik Von Detten · Norman Greenberg · Sheila Greenberg · Rosland Capital

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