Nationwide — Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has filed a $250 million lawsuit, claiming she was abused, overmedicated, and financially exploited under her guardianship. The suit names 48 defendants, including her guardian, a judge, Wells Fargo, and several lawyers, and accuses them of violating Williams’ rights.
According to People, the suit, filed on June 17th, does not seek to end the guardianship but calls for major changes. Hunter wants the court to appoint a new, impartial guardian, unseal court records, conduct a full forensic audit, and release Williams from what he calls “involuntary confinement.” He is also asking the court to appoint him as her “next friend,” allowing him to act on her behalf.
According to the complaint, Williams was placed under guardianship without a proper medical evaluation or the chance to hire her own lawyer. Hunter alleges she has endured abuse, unnecessary medication, and the unauthorized sale of private photos. The suit claims court orders have isolated Williams from her family and legal counsel.
The filing also accuses Wells Fargo advisor Lori Schiller of paying $60,000 from Williams’ account to a doctor who declared her mentally unfit. Hunter further alleges that her court-appointed lawyer and certain financial institutions financially supported Judge Sokoloff’s re-election, pointing to a potential conflict of interest.
Hunter estimates Williams has lost roughly $20 million a year due to her forced break from work. He also claims her son lost access to his college fund. He says the lawsuit is an effort to end what he describes as “fraudulent bondage” and to restore Williams’ control over her life and finances.