A Minnesota judge has ruled that MyPillow, the company founded by Mike Lindell, must pay nearly $800,000 to shipping giant DHL for an unpaid balance. The order was issued by Judge Susan Burke in late December, holding MyPillow accountable for the $777,730 owed after the company defaulted on its payment plan.
Court documents reveal that MyPillow entered into a payment agreement with DHL in April but made only two payments. The company subsequently failed to make a $550,000 settlement payment in October. As a result, the settlement agreement was voided, leaving MyPillow responsible for the full outstanding amount.
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Financial Struggles and Legal Battles
The ruling is one of many legal and financial challenges facing MyPillow and its CEO, Mike Lindell. The company, which has faced eviction filings due to late rent, has described itself as “cash-strapped” in lawsuits against merchant cash advance companies over high-interest loans.
Lindell, a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, is also embroiled in several defamation cases tied to his claims of election fraud. These include:
- Eric Coomer vs. Lindell and MyPillow: Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems, is suing Lindell for defamation, alleging that Lindell’s comments led to death threats. A jury trial in this case is scheduled for June 2.
- Dominion Voting Systems Lawsuit: Dominion is seeking $1.3 billion in damages for Lindell’s accusations against the company’s voting machines. Filing deadlines extend into late August, and a trial date has not been set.
- Smartmatic Legal Action: Smartmatic accuses Lindell of failing to provide requested documents and has sought contempt of court charges. Lindell is seeking a summary judgment in his favor, with a hearing scheduled for January 28.
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“Prove Mike Wrong” Contest
Adding to Lindell’s legal troubles is a $5 million arbitration award related to his “Prove Mike Wrong” contest. The competition challenged participants to disprove data Lindell claimed was evidence of election fraud. A software developer successfully demonstrated the data was unrelated to the election, leading to the award. A federal judge upheld the decision, but Lindell is appealing the case in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
As these cases unfold, MyPillow and Lindell continue to grapple with mounting legal and financial pressures.
