Kyrie Irving, the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is facing a lawsuit after allegedly failing to pay a hefty bill for services provided at a family retreat this past summer. The lawsuit, filed in New York state court, accuses Irving of stiffing a health and wellness company, Elite Mind Solutions, out of a $390,710 payment for services rendered during a five-day retreat in June.
According to the lawsuit, Irving hired Elite Mind Solutions, led by Natasha McCartney, in April to provide “therapy workshops” and “comprehensive health and wellness services” for around 50-60 attendees. The event, which took place between June 28 and July 4, was initially planned for a smaller group but expanded dramatically—first to 115 participants on June 19, and eventually to about 150 people by the start of the retreat.
Elite Mind Solutions, which specializes in emotional intelligence and performance coaching for athletes, provided a range of services, including custom meditation sessions, mindfulness workshops, non-violent communication sessions, and life coaching activities. The total costs for these services, along with additional branding and event amplification efforts, amounted to more than $386,000, minus a “Kyrie Irving discount” that brought the final invoice to $150,000.
McCartney’s firm claimed that despite her efforts to adjust the program for the larger-than-expected crowd—including retaining additional security services—Irving’s camp has not honored the financial agreement. The retreat ended prematurely following the tragic death of a participant, and McCartney alleges that her company has received no payment for their work, even after submitting three invoices totaling over $400,000.
The lawsuit accuses Irving of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraud, and seeks payment for the services rendered, along with interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees.
McCartney’s attorney, Michael Faragalla, expressed frustration over Irving’s lack of direct communication. “After making direct contact with Kyrie Irving and his associates, Mr. Irving put it all off on his supporting cast,” Faragalla said. “He even failed to pick up the phone and call Natasha McCartney. They made no effort to resolve the situation before filing the lawsuit.”
Irving, currently in the second year of a three-year, $126 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks, has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit.
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