Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett file $80M lawsuit

Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise and her husband, Durek Verrett, have filed a 242-page defamation lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking over $80 million in damages. The legal action, filed on September 14, 2026, targets 14 individuals, including four named defendants: Verrett’s former partner, his half-sister Demetria de La Nuit, a former manager, and a former business associate. Ten additional defendants remain unidentified.

The plaintiffs allege a “calculated betrayal of trust,” claiming that former associates weaponized private information and breached confidentiality agreements to spread false and defamatory claims. They argue these actions have caused significant financial, professional, and personal harm, including damage to their reputations and business opportunities. The total claim includes more than $30 million for Verrett, over $20 million for the Princess, and over $30 million for Verrett’s company, Ohana Productions LLC.

The lawsuit comes during a period of personal transition for the couple, following the death of King Harald V and amidst various challenges within the Norwegian royal family. Their attorney, Richard Roth, stated that the court proceedings will allow the facts regarding the alleged damage to their reputations to be examined.