Selena’s brother sues sister for over $1 million in legacy profits dispute
In a recent legal battle, A.B. Quintanilla III is taking his sister Suzette to court regarding the earnings from Selena's estate. Claiming entitlement to 25% of certain profits under a 1995 agreement, he alleges he hasn't received the complete payments for the past few years, while Suzette and their mother refute any accusations of misconduct, shedding light on the intricate handling of Selena's…
More than three decades after Selena Quintanilla's death, a lawsuit has emerged over a business dispute involving profits from her legacy. Selena's brother, Abraham "A.B." Quintanilla III, has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and two related companies. The family agreement signed after Selena’s 1995 death, granting A.B.
25% of the profits from certain entertainment rights, is the root of the dispute. A.B. seeks over $1 million in unpaid profits and a detailed account of the estate's financial activities. Suzette and their mother, Marcella Quintanilla, have denied the allegations, stating they never found any publicly filed case matching A.B.'s description.
Selena's legacy, built on her music and image, remains a significant source of commercial activity, with Q Production, Inc. managing the family's entertainment affairs and intellectual property rights.
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