Erik Von Detten Faces Elder Abuse and Fraud Suit Over Gold Deal
WHO:
US Magazine - The lawsuit identifies the couple as Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97.
Variety - Erik von Detten, described as a former Disney star, is known for “The Princess Diaries” and “Brink!”
NY Post - The lawsuit names Erik Von Detten, his company Rosland Capital, a 97-year-old man, and the man’s 85-year-old wife.
TMZ - The couple includes 85-year-old Sheila Greenberg; the article excerpt does not provide the other spouse’s name.
WHAT:
US Magazine - The couple alleges they suffered $900,000 in damages in connection with their dealings with Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital.
Variety - A lawsuit accuses von Detten of elder abuse and fraud, alleging he persuaded an elderly couple to invest more than $2 million of their retirement savings in significantly overpriced gold coins.
Fox News - An elderly couple alleges financial elder abuse and fraud and says they lost over $900,000 on overpriced gold coins.
Fox News - The couple’s reported investment was $2.1 million of retirement savings.
NY Post - The 97-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife are suing von Detten and Rosland Capital.
TMZ - Court documents obtained by TMZ describe a lawsuit accusing von Detten of alleged fraud and elder abuse.
WHERE:
Variety - The lawsuit was filed in California.
WHY:
Variety - The couple alleges that von Detten persuaded them to invest retirement savings in gold coins priced significantly above their value.
Fox News - The couple alleges they lost over $900,000 through the purchase of overpriced gold coins.
HOW:
Variety - The alleged scheme involved persuading the couple to invest more than $2 million in gold coins.
Fox News - The couple says the gold-coin investment resulted in losses exceeding $900,000.
(UPDATED October 21, 2026 01:27 UTC)
Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97, allege they suffered $900,000 in damages. Their lawsuit connects the claimed losses to their dealings with Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital. The case identifies the couple and the parties involved in those dealings.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:29 UTC)
A California lawsuit accuses actor Erik von Detten and his company, Rosland Capital, of elder abuse and fraud involving a 97-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife. The couple alleges von Detten persuaded them to put $2.1 million in retirement savings into gold coins priced well above their value. They say the investment cost them more than $900,000.