# Princess Diaries' Erik von Detten Accused of Elder Abuse in Lawsuit

> Erik von Detten faces elder abuse lawsuit over $2.1m gold investments.
- Title: Princess Diaries' Erik von Detten Accused of Elder Abuse in…
- Summary: Erik von Detten faces elder abuse lawsuit over $2.1m gold investments. Princess Diaries actor Erik von Detten accused of elder abuse after Greenbergs paid…
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- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437279/princess-diaries-erik-von-detten-accused-of-elder-abuse-in-lawsuit
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:05:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: erik von detten, princess diaries, rosland capital, sheila greenberg, norman greenberg, gold coins, elder abuse lawsuit, ira investments, entertainment, celebrity
## Erik von Detten accused
Princess Diaries actor Erik von Detten faces elder abuse lawsuit over $2.1m gold investments.
## Greenbergs' lawsuit claims
Sheila Greenberg and her husband Norman Greenberg allege von Detten exploited their retirement funds for gold investments.
## Gold investment details
Greenbergs paid $2.1m for gold coins worth $1.3m after von Detten convinced them to invest in gold.
## Investment timeline
Greenbergs bought gold coins in October 2020 and November 2020 at prices 60 percent above market value.
## Fiduciary duty breach
Von Detten allegedly used his 'apparent authority' to sell gold at unconscionable prices despite Greenbergs' lack of experience.
## Lawsuit demands
Greenbergs seek $1.8m in damages plus punitive damages and 10 percent prejudgment interest.
## Rosland Capital status
Rosland Capital, now bankrupt, is being investigated by a liquidating trust for Greenbergs' claims.
## Key takeaway

Princess Diaries actor Erik von Detten accused of elder abuse after Greenbergs paid $2.1m for gold coins worth $1.3m.