Erik von Detten, the former Disney star known for his roles in “The Princess Diaries” and “Brink! ” is facing a lawsuit alleging elder abuse and fraud after an elderly couple claimed he persuaded them to invest more than $2 million of their retirement savings in significantly overpriced gold coins.
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/brink-actor-erik-von-detten-sued-for-elder-abuse-fraud-1236917976/)