AceShowbiz - Jill Zarin is currently involved in a legal battle regarding her pickleball business. A lawsuit filed on April 15 in Palm Beach County alleges that Zarin excluded a former business partner from the company they established together.

The lawsuit was brought by Noah Springer, who claims he invested $500,000 into the venture in 2022 and secured a 25 percent ownership stake. According to the complaint, Springer provided financial support and contributed work to the company, expecting monthly payments that reportedly ceased in May 2024.

Springer further asserts that he was never reimbursed for business expenses. He alleges that he was later barred from accessing company accounts and excluded from decision-making processes. The complaint also accuses Zarin and another partner of using company funds for personal expenses and redirecting business opportunities away from the original enterprise.

Additionally, the suit claims a separate company was formed to market a pickleball-related product, which Springer says was developed using resources and ideas originating from their joint business. Despite this, Springer says he has not received any profits from these activities.

Included in the filing is a statement from Springer's attorney emphasizing that his client’s sole objective is to have his ownership and investments respected and to receive fair compensation for his stake in the company.

This lawsuit seeks judicial intervention following unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter privately.

Earlier this year, Zarin faced public backlash after controversial remarks about the Super Bowl halftime show. She expressed that she did not understand the Spanish language used in the performance and described it as appearing to make a political statement. She also commented that there were "literally no white people in the entire thing," statements which sparked online criticism.

Following the controversy, the production company behind Zarin’s upcoming docuseries announced it would no longer move forward with her involvement, citing a commitment to uphold their company’s standards and values.