Former Disney actor Erik von Detten, known for Brink!, The Princess Diaries and his voice role as Sid in Toy Story, is facing a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County alleging fraud and financial elder abuse in connection with the sale of gold coins.
The allegations come from Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97, a married couple from La Jolla. According to court documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times and USA Today, the couple sued von Detten and precious-metals company Rosland Capital LLC in May 2026. Their claims have not been proven in court.
What the couple alleges
The Greenbergs say they contacted Rosland Capital after seeing advertising promoting precious metals as protection against financial uncertainty. According to the complaint as described by the Times, they asked to speak with a senior adviser and were connected with von Detten, who worked as an account representative for the company.
The couple alleges they told him they had little experience investing in gold and were seeking dependable guidance for their retirement savings. They say they subsequently transferred funds from retirement accounts and paid approximately $2.15 million for gold coins that were worth about $1.36 million at the time, a difference of more than $780,000. The complaint also describes an additional investment of roughly $114,000 through a family trust.
According to the reporting, the Greenbergs are seeking damages of approximately $900,000, as well as other relief. Those figures reflect the plaintiffs’ allegations; they are not a court determination of loss or liability.
Why von Detten is named
Von Detten became familiar to a generation of viewers through Disney films and television and as the voice of Sid in the original Toy Story. In recent years, he worked in precious-metals sales. The complaint names both him and Rosland Capital, alleging that the couple relied on representations made during the transactions.
The Los Angeles Times reported that representatives for von Detten could not immediately be reached for comment. This article does not independently establish whether he or Rosland Capital has filed a substantive response to the allegations.
A civil lawsuit, not a criminal conviction
The case is a civil dispute. Being named in a complaint does not mean that a defendant has committed fraud or elder abuse. The plaintiffs must establish their claims through the legal process, and the defendants have the opportunity to contest them.
The Times also reported that Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy in July 2026. Any effect of that proceeding on the civil case would require examination of the relevant court records.
What happens next
The lawsuit brings together a recognizable former Hollywood performer and serious allegations concerning retirement investments. The next meaningful development will be a documented court ruling, responsive filing or settlement—not the mere repetition of allegations.
Hollywood Most Wanted will distinguish what the plaintiffs allege from what a court has actually decided as the case develops.
Sources & References
Los Angeles Times — Disney actor accused of elder abuse in gold-investment lawsuit (October 20, 2026). Reporting based on the complaint.
USA Today — Princess Diaries actor Erik von Detten sued for alleged elder abuse (October 20, 2026; syndicated copy). Independent reporting based on court documents.
Reporting note: This article relies on news organizations’ reviews of the complaint. Hollywood Most Wanted has not independently obtained the underlying court filing or verified the case’s current docket status.