Michigan Woman Sues Man After Facebook Romance Fails

July 14, 2011

A suburban Detroit woman is suing a Washington state man for more than $8,000 in damages after a failed Facebook romance.

Fifty-year-old Cheryl Gray of Livonia filed the civil lawsuit in May against 35-year-old Wylie Iwan of Kennewick, Wash., claiming misrepresentation, defamation of character and other charges. She seeks repayment for gifts she bought during their six-month relationship, including a digital camera and Seattle Mariners’ home opener tickets.

The single mother says they met playing Mafia Wars.

Gray told WXYZ-TV she bought a plane ticket to visit him but a week before the planned trip he sent a message saying he met someone else.

Iwan’s attorney Julian Poota told The Associated Press he’s filed a motion to dismiss the case. An Aug. 1 hearing is scheduled in Livonia’s district court.

Topics Lawsuits Michigan

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  • July 21, 2011 at 11:33 am
    Scott says........... says:
    Only in America.....{sigh}
  • July 18, 2011 at 12:31 pm
    GETREAL says:
    I'm hearing a Beatles song, "Can't buy me love, love..."
  • July 15, 2011 at 11:25 am
    Amazed says:
    Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl, you would think that at the age of 50 you would know better then to trust ANYONE at an ONLINE dating website! I'm sure your heart was in the right plac... read more

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