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Erik von Detten sued over alleged fraud in gold coin sales
Actor Erik von Detten is being sued in California by Sheila and Norman Greenberg, who are 85 and 97.
The couple say they contacted precious-metals company Rosland Capital after seeing a television ad in 2020 and were connected with von Detten, who worked for the company.
They allege they invested $2.1 million in gold coins after von Detten encouraged them to buy Lady Liberty coins.
The Greenbergs say the coins were kept in storage rather than delivered and were worth about $1.3 million, leaving them with an alleged loss of roughly $900,000.
Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy in July 2026 after financial losses and customer complaints, and a creditors’ committee is investigating the company’s collapse.
The couple are seeking damages, including punitive damages, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital are being sued over allegations that an elderly couple lost about $900,000 after buying gold coins.
Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97, say they invested about $2.1 million in coins that were worth around $1.3 million.
The couple allege von Detten encouraged them to buy the coins after they contacted Rosland Capital in 2020.
The lawsuit was filed in California in May, and Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy in July 2026.
Von Detten did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.
- Who
- Sheila and Norman Greenberg are suing actor Erik von Detten and precious metals company Rosland Capital.
- What
- The couple allege fraud and elder abuse linked to gold coin purchases and seek to recover their losses and punitive damages.
- When
- The couple say they contacted Rosland in 2020. The lawsuit was filed in May; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- California.
- Why
- The Greenbergs allege they paid about $2.1 million for coins worth around $1.3 million, and say they were not sent the coins.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Von Detten began working with Rosland Capital.
The Greenbergs say they contacted Rosland after seeing a television advertisement and were put in touch with von Detten.
The couple’s lawsuit was filed in California.
Rosland Capital filed for bankruptcy.
The Independent reported that a Wisconsin family was suing Rosland to recover $55,000 in life savings.
Variety, Us Weekly and The Independent published reports on the Greenbergs’ lawsuit.
- Plaintiffs
- Sheila Greenberg, 85, and Norman Greenberg, 97
- Defendants
- Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital
- Alleged investment
- About $2.1 million
- Alleged coin value
- Around $1.3 million
- Claimed losses
- About $900,000
- Rosland bankruptcy
- Filed in July 2026
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What people are saying
The Greenbergs’ story is not unique.
It is one of hundreds.
When you prepay for gold that hasn’t been delivered, you don’t own gold — you own a promise.
If the dealer goes bankrupt, that promise may be worth very little.