Wayne Gretzky sues ex-partner over weight loss product

Wayne Gretzky, the legendary NHL player, is suing his former business partner. This comes three years after a failed weight loss product venture. Gretzky was involved with a chewing gum company called OMG designed for weight loss. His ex-partner, Veera Mahajan, had previously filed a lawsuit against him. She claimed that Gretzky said the gum helped him lose 35 pounds in a few weeks. Mahajan alleged that he had misled her, which led her to invest in the company. After its failure, she accused Gretzky of fraud. Gretzky denied these allegations and fought back against the lawsuit. He argued that the business's failure was not his fault and that Mahajan's claims were baseless. In 2024, Mahajan dismissed her lawsuit. Now, Gretzky is taking legal action against Mahajan for what he calls "malicious prosecution." He believes she hoped he would pay her to avoid negative publicity. Gretzky is also involved in a separate lawsuit with the founder of OMG, Steven Sparks. Aside from his legal issues, Gretzky has faced controversy in Canada for his support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. He attended Trump's inauguration and has expressed friendship with the former president. Trump has praised Gretzky, suggesting he could win any political office in Canada.