New Lawsuit Alleges Wendy Williams’ Guardian Failed To Protect Her
The Lifetime docuseries, Where is Wendy Williams?, has become the subject of an ongoing legal battle between Lifetime and Williams’ own guardian. In a recent lawsuit, Lifetime has accused the guardian of failing to live up to her duties. Other production companies involved in the suit have also issued similar claims.
The Guardian Had Filed A Restraining Order Against A Documentary Concerning Williams
Williams became known as the host of her own talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, in addition to her work as a radio DJ. After being diagnosed with dementia, the media personality appeared to retire in 2023.
Sabrina Morrissey, who serves as Williams’ guardian, recently sued Lifetime, in addition to other production companies, over a docuseries, Where is Wendy Williams?, based around the star. Notably, Morrissey had also sought to prevent the docuseries’ release with a restraining order, filed days before its February premiere.
However, Lifetime and A&E, among others, have made counterclaims against Morrissey in a new lawsuit. As noted by The U.S. Sun, the suit accuses Morrissey of “inhibiting and interfering with the exercise of free speech rights regarding an issue of public concern by [Lifetime].”
They instead claim the project showcased “a raw, honest, and unfiltered window into the life of [Williams].” It’s also been claimed that the documentary “isolated [Williams] from her family, left her largely alone and unattended in her apartment.”
The Counterclaims Allege Williams’ Family Supported The Documentary
The suit also further claims the guardian “exacerbated [Williams’] self-destructive behavior and mental decline. In addition, the suit also claims the guardian “failed to prevent [Williams’] use and/or abuse of alcohol.” Ultimately, the suit claims, “Thus, it appears that Morrisey is misusing her position as a guardian of [Wendy] to silence criticism of her controversial and failed administration of [Wendy’s] guardianship.”
Lifetime also claims that Williams’ own family saw the documentary in early February 2024, allegedly before it even aired. It was claimed the star’s family “approved its content and supported its release.” It was also noted that members of Williams’ family also helped promote the documentary with press interviews.
Entertainment One, another production company involved with the suit, claimed to have paid Willaims “approximately $400,000 for her participation.” This payment was allegedly made through her company, The Wendy Experience, Inc. The company argued Morrissey was concerned the documentary “would raise questions about [Wendy’s] care and treatment under the guardianship.”
Entertainment One, also accused Morrissey of keeping Williams from “perhaps one of her last chances to exercise her autonomy.” It was alleged this was done “all in an effort to prioritize [Morrissey’s] own reputation.” It was also claimed the documentary showed that Williams’ “authenticity still shined even as she struggled with her loss.”
As previously reported, Morrissey also recent made a court appearance where she talked about the star’s condition. As she noted at the time, Morrissey claimed that Williams has become “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated” since her dementia diagnosis.
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