Former Disney Star Faces Elder Abuse Claims in Gold Coin Suit
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Erik von Detten, actor and Rosland Capital account representative, is named as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97.
The Independent - The San Diego-born von Detten, 44, is known for playing Josh Bryant in *The Princess Diaries* and voicing Sid Phillips in the *Toy Story* franchise.
Los Angeles Times - Rosland Capital is a Los Angeles-based precious-metals asset management and sales firm.
The Independent - Steve McFarland is president and CEO of the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau; Kathy Staffeil told TMJ4 about her 79-year-old sister, Karen.
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - The lawsuit alleges Rosland Capital’s television advertisements warned retirees about runaway debt, inflation, political turmoil, and a devaluing dollar, and promoted precious metals as protection against financial chaos.
Los Angeles Times - Von Detten allegedly told the Greenbergs he was “very knowledgeable in precious metals and precious metal IRA accounts” and would make recommendations tailored to their needs.
Los Angeles Times - The lawsuit was filed in May.
Los Angeles Times - The Greenbergs allege Rosland Capital and von Detten persuaded them to invest more than $2 million of retirement savings in gold coins worth about $1.3 million.
Los Angeles Times - The lawsuit says the couple paid $2,146,958.22 for coins worth roughly $1,360,925, leaving them more than $780,000 short; they allege von Detten later persuaded them to invest another $114,000 through a family trust.
The Independent - The couple say they placed two orders totaling around $1 million for Lady Liberty gold coins, were told the coins would be stored rather than sent, and later allege von Detten made another purchase of about $1 million in coins.
The Independent - The Greenbergs seek $900,000 in losses and punitive damages, alleging the coins were significantly marked up.
Los Angeles Times - Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy.
The Independent - Rosland Capital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation; the article says another Wisconsin family is suing the company to recover $55,000 in life savings.
The Independent - McFarland warned: “When you prepay for gold that hasn’t been delivered, you don’t own gold — you own a promise. If the dealer goes bankrupt, that promise may be worth very little.”
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - Rosland Capital is based in Los Angeles.
The Independent - The Greenbergs contacted Rosland after seeing a television advertisement; the other family seeking recovery is in Wisconsin.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - Von Detten joined Rosland Capital in 2018.
Los Angeles Times - Von Detten voiced Sid in *Toy Story 3* in 2010.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - The Greenbergs say they wanted a trusted, knowledgeable advisor because they had never invested in precious metals and were of advanced age.
The Independent - The couple say they contacted Rosland after seeing a television advertisement and were encouraged to use retirement funds to buy gold coins.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - The Greenbergs allegedly asked Rosland Capital for its “top advisor” before being connected with von Detten.
Los Angeles Times - The lawsuit alleges the Greenbergs rolled their traditional IRAs into a gold IRA at von Detten’s insistence; they say he told them to leave the decisions to him and promised specific recommendations suited to their needs.
The Independent - The couple say they contacted Rosland after seeing an advertisement and were connected with von Detten.
(UPDATED October 22, 2026 00:09 UTC)
An elderly California couple is suing actor and Rosland Capital representative Erik von Detten, alleging he helped steer more than $2 million of their retirement savings into gold coins worth substantially less. Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97, say they contacted the Los Angeles-based precious-metals firm after seeing a television ad warning of inflation and financial turmoil. They asked for a top adviser and were connected with von Detten, known for *The Princess Diaries* and *Toy Story*. The lawsuit alleges he described himself as knowledgeable, promised tailored advice and persuaded them to roll their traditional IRAs into a gold IRA. The couple say they paid about $2.15 million for coins worth roughly $1.36 million, and later invested another $114,000 through a family trust. They seek $900,000 in losses and punitive damages. Rosland has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 17:32 UTC)
Actor Erik von Detten, known for “The Princess Diaries” and the “Toy Story” films, is facing a lawsuit over gold-coin investments made by an elderly couple. Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97, allege that von Detten and Los Angeles-based Rosland Capital persuaded them to invest more than $2 million in retirement savings for coins worth about $1.36 million. The lawsuit says they paid $2,146,958.22, leaving them more than $780,000 short, and later invested another $114,000 through a family trust. The couple say they contacted the firm after seeing a television ad and trusted von Detten to guide their decisions. They are seeking $900,000 in losses and punitive damages, alleging the coins were heavily marked up. Rosland Capital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation. A Wisconsin family is also suing the company to recover $55,000 in life savings.