Mavericks star Kyrie Irving sued by wellness brand over alleged unpaid $400k bill from ‘tragic’ retreat
A health and wellness company is suing Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, claiming the point guard stiffed it out of nearly $400,000.
A lawsuit was filed by Elite Mind Solutions on Monday in New York and acquired by TMZ Sports not long after.
The plaintiffs allege that Irving hired them and their high-profile therapist, Natasha McCartney, in the spring for a retreat he organized for friends and family from June 28 to July 2.
According to the lawsuit, Irving initially told the organization there would be about 50-60 attendants at the retreat. However, the plaintiffs claimed that days before the event, Irving informed them the attendance would be close to 115.
The suit states that nearly 150 were present once the retreat started. Nonetheless, the company performed all the therapeutic exercises and sessions they were hired to do.
Kyrie Irving is getting sued by a health and wellness company for breach of contract
Irving allegedly did not pay a $390,000 invoice from Elite Mind Solutions for a retreat in late June
Additionally, the plaintiffs allege that one of the individuals attending the retreat died during the event. During which, they performed crisis management services and grief counseling.
According to the document, Irving did not hold his end of the deal when he was invoiced $390,710 for the services. As a result, they are suing Irving, who has made over $300million as an NBA player, for breach of contract.
The plaintiffs seek to obtain the money they are owed and the attorneys’ fees.
Neither Irving’s attorneys nor the plaintiffs’ camp have commented on the matter.
In June 2023, Irving agreed to a three-year, $126m deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks after getting traded from the Brooklyn Nets earlier that year.
Since joining forces with Luka Doncic in Dallas, Irving appeared in the NBA Finals before losing to one of his former teams the Boston Celtics.
Irving is currently averaging 24.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game as the Mavericks are fifth in the Western Conference with a 13-8 record.
