In line with court docket paperwork obtained by Individuals, Hunter claims that Williams’ caretakers have violated her constitutional rights. The lawsuit names 48 defendants, together with Williams’ authorized guardian, Sabrina Morrissey; Wells Fargo Financial institution; the assisted dwelling facility; and Lisa Sokoloff, the decide overseeing Williams’ guardianship.
The lawsuit states that Hunter doesn’t search to finish the guardianship however requests a brand new “neutral” guardian, in addition to the discharge of Williams from her “involuntary confinement.” Hunter can be in search of $250 million in compensation for monetary loss, defamation, emotional misery, and authorized bills.
“I plan on laying out ample proof to help our claims and be certain that her [Williams’] rights are vindicated and he or she is made entire financially,” LaShawn Thomas, Hunter’s legal professional, stated in an announcement to Individuals.
Hunter estimates that his ex-wife has misplaced $20 million per yr by not with the ability to work. He additionally claims that the previous couple’s son, Kevin Hunter Jr., didn’t have entry to his faculty funds whereas underneath the conservatorship.
Hunter, named as a co-plaintiff within the case, is in search of appointment as Williams’ “subsequent pal,” the place he can “legally act” on behalf of a person unable to say their rights when no guardian is performing of their greatest pursuits, in accordance with the lawsuit as reported by Individuals.
The lawsuit claims that Williams is a sufferer of monetary abuse and in addition alleges that Williams didn’t obtain an impartial medical analysis earlier than being positioned underneath guardianship.
In 2024, Williams’ caretakers introduced that she had been identified with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. The previous discuss present host has denied having dementia. In March, Williams obtained a cognitive well being examination, scoring an ideal 10. The previous WBLS radio persona appeared on The View, the place she addressed her well being and her guardianship.
“Why am I right here… the place individuals don’t bear in mind something?” Williams requested about her hospitalization. Williams additionally addressed her relationship with Morrissey and Sokoloff.
“I can’t do it with these two individuals…and I’m talking of the guardian and the decide,” Williams stated. “I would like a brand new guardian.”
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