Her representatives disclosed earlier this year thatshe has been diagnosedwith primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Williams had participated in the documentary and served as executive producer.
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A spokesperson for A+E Networks and Lifetime said that they dont comment on lawsuits.
A+E attorneys had argued earlier this year that the series reflected Williams own journey through the guardianship process.
Morrissey has enlisted Roberta Kaplan and her law firm to represent her in the amended complaint.
has received a paltry $82,000.
As early as 2021, press reports attributed these changes to early-onset dementia, the lawsuit stated.
These reports were widely circulated on social media, in the press, and on entertainment talk shows.
Williams was diagnosed in May 2023 with frontotemporal lobe dementia and primary progressive aphasia, the suit stated.
But stories had leaked a year earlier that a court had established a guardianship for her.
The lawsuit also cited the influence of David Selby, who represented Williams as her new manager.
Morrissey did not see the contract until months later, according to the suit.
could have consented, as she was incapacitated prior to and during filming, the lawsuit stated.
Peoplefirst reported on the new complaint.
