Kouri Richins Facing $13 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Financial Wrongdoing Before and After Husband’s Death

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Utah state court against Kouri Richins, the author of a children’s book about coping with grief after her husband’s death. Richins is accused of fatally poisoning her husband and is now facing a lawsuit seeking over $13 million in damages for alleged financial wrongdoing before and after his death.

The lawsuit was filed by Katie Richins-Benson, the sister of Kouri Richins’ late husband Eric Richins. It accuses Richins of taking money from her husband’s bank accounts, diverting money intended to pay his taxes, and obtaining a fraudulent loan, among other things, before his death in March 2022.

The lawsuit claims that Richins committed these acts in a calculated and systematic fashion and for no other reason than to actualize a financial gain. It also alleges that Richins has used the money to purchase luxury items, such as a new car and a vacation home.

The lawsuit is seeking damages for the financial losses suffered by Eric Richins’ family as a result of the alleged wrongdoing. It also seeks punitive damages to punish Richins for her alleged actions.

Kouri Richins has not yet commented on the lawsuit. The case is ongoing and a court date has not yet been set.