Nicola Peltz’s present to her parents is turning into a legal nightmare for them!
In May, Nelson Peltz reportedly reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit brought on by his former housekeeper, Mileydis Morejon, who claimed the family pet, a pit bull named Houdini, which his daughter gifted him, attacked her. But his legal troubles aren’t over yet! Now, he and his wife Claudia Peltz have been sued AGAIN over the pooch!
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According to Dailymail.com on Monday, Joy Ransom filed a lawsuit against the couple, claiming she had been visiting their million-dollar mansion in Florida for business when Houdini was loose on the grounds on December 23, 2025. The dog allegedly “without any provocation, suddenly and without warning bit and attacked” her, and she got hurt. The suit continued:
“As a direct result of the defendants’ negligence, Joy Ransom suffered bodily injury and resulting physical mental pain and suffering. The injuries are either permanent or continuing.”
The filing further claimed that before the incident “Houdini had, on at least one occasion, attacked Joy Ransom and other business invitees.” Hinting at the previous lawsuit involving their housekeeper, Joy said Claudia and Nelson should “have known Houdini met the criteria for classification as a ‘dangerous dog,’” and it is their responsibility to keep people “safe from harm from their dog.” However, they allegedly failed to do so.
She claimed the pair “failed to report Houdini’s dangerous propensities to the appropriate animal control authority” following the situation. Nelson and Claudia also allegedly didn’t obtain a registration certificate or ensure Houdini was microchipped as required by Florida law — nor did they keep him muzzled or on a leash while outside a proper enclosure.
And Nicola is getting dragged into the case, too! Joy also suggested Brooklyn Beckham’s wife had been with the dog during the incident, and is asking to confirm or deny whether the actress was “present with Houdini” at the time.
Joy asked for a jury trial and damages over $50,000. So far, the Peltz family hasn’t commented on their latest legal drama.
[Image via Nicola Peltz/Instagram]