Nicola Peltz has reportedly been ordered to appear in court after the death of her dog Nala.
The chihuahua fell ill after a mobile grooming session in New York. She later died after being rushed to an emergency vet.
The actress then filed a lawsuit against HoundSpa in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Westchester County.
According to court documents seen by InTouch Weekly, a judge has requested Nicola’s presence in court for a deposition before October 30 after the dog groomer denied any wrongdoing.
The lawsuit layed blame against dog groomer Jony Ceballos who Peltz alleged has a history of ‘intentional and malicious abuse of dogs’, according to TMZ.
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Nicola Peltz has reportedly been ordered to appear in court after the death of her dog Nala
The court appearance comes amid Nicola’s ‘feud’ with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s parents David and Victoria (pictured together in October 2023)
Nicola alleged Nala was left injured and in severe physical distress after a routine grooming in HoundSpa’s mobile van.
The actress will reportedly have to authorise the release of medical records related to Nala’s death.
MailOnline has contacted representatives of Nicola Peltz for comment.
Veterinary records indicate that the dog had fluid in her lungs, neurological problems, and a rapid heart rate before her death, though the exact cause of these issues remains unknown.
Nicola was also reportedly taking legal action against HoundSpa owner Deborah ‘Deb’ Gittleman for keeping Ceballos on staff, despite there reportedly being past complaints about his behavior towards animals.
The star said she has been left in emotional distress over the ordeal, especially given she witnessed Nala’s death after rushing her to the vet following the grooming.
The outlet also reported that Nicola’s other dog Angel screams and shakes in terror when left alone now, following a grooming treatment.
The court appearance comes amid Nicola’s ‘feud’ with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s parents David and Victoria.
The chihuahua fell ill after a mobile grooming session in New York. She later died after being rushed to an emergency vet (Nicola and Brooklyn pictured at Nala’s grave)
According to court documents seen by InTouch Weekly, a judge has requested Nicola’s presence in court for a deposition before October 30
The pair tragically lost their pet chihuahua Nala in 2024 with the actress then taking legal action against the groomer who treated the pooch before she died
Their eldest child and his actress wife are understood to be at the heart of a bitter fallout with his family, who are based in the United Kingdom while they reside in Los Angeles.
But the 26-year old influencer appeared to make his feelings clear in an Instagram video shared on Sunday, in which he pledged his unwavering loyalty to Nicola, 30 – the daughter of Miami-based billionaire businessman and investor Nelson Peltz.
Brooklyn whisked his wife off for an early morning motorbike ride and captioned the video: ‘My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.’
Those close to the Beckhams have now told The Sun that the message seemed ‘very pointed’.
The insider added: ‘It shows how much this situation with his family has escalated.
‘It’s very sad for everyone involved, especially David and Victoria who love him very much. This isn’t the Brooklyn his family knows and loves.
‘This post was like a dagger to their hearts but they will always be there for Brooklyn.’
Nicola reshared the video to her own page and replied: ‘I’ve always got you baby,’ followed by a burning love heart emoji.
David and Victoria are understood to be devastated following the fall-out with Brooklyn (seen in happier times last year)
Brooklyn appeared to make his feelings clear in an Instagram video shared on Sunday, in which he pledged his unwavering loyalty to Nicola, 30 – the daughter of Miami-based billionaire businessman and investor Nelson Peltz
Brooklyn whisked his wife off for an early morning motorbike ride and captioned the video: ‘My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby’
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz were no-shows at any of David’s birthday events despite allegedly pulling out of the Met Gala to attend (pictured at the gala in 2022)
It comes after Victoria and husband David made yet another attempt to extend an olive branch to Brooklyn on Thursday evening as they attended the TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York City.
Putting on a united front at the event the couple displayed a family photo taken at Victoria’s 50th last year which included all four of their children.
It captured a moment reminiscent of happier times for the family, prior to their ongoing feud with their eldest son and his wife Nicola.
While Brooklyn was present at the former Spice Girl’s big birthday last year, both he and his wife failed to make an appearance at her 51st or at David’s 50th earlier this month.
And while his other brothers Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, took to social media to pay their birthday tributes to their parents, on both occasions Brooklyn stayed silent.
