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 pocketed nearly $400,000.
A lawsuit was filed on Monday by Elite Mind Solutions in New York and acquired by TMZ Sports not long after.
Prosecutors allege Irving hired them and their high-profile therapist, Natasha McCartney, in the spring for a retreat he hosted for friends and family from June 28 to July 2.
According to the lawsuit, Irving initially told the organization that there would be approximately 50 to 60 attendees at the retreat. However, prosecutors alleged that Irving informed them days before the event that the number of attendees would be nearly 115.
The lawsuit states that there were nearly 150 attendees when the retreat began. Nevertheless, the company performed all the therapeutic exercises and sessions they were hired for.
Kyrie Irving is being sued by a health and wellness company for breach of contract
Irving allegedly failed to pay a $390,000 invoice from Elite Mind Solutions for a retreat at the end of June
Additionally, the plaintiffs allege that one of the individuals who attended the retreat died during the event. During this period, they provided crisis management services and grief counseling.
According to the document, Irving did not honor the deal when he was billed $390,710 for the services. As a result, they are suing Irving, who has earned more than $300 million as an NBA player, for breach of contract.
The plaintiffs are seeking to recover the money owed to them and attorneys’ fees.
Neither Irving’s attorneys nor the plaintiffs’ camp have commented on the case.
In June 2023, Irving agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks after being traded by 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 sit fifth in the Western Conference with a 13–8 record.