NewsLos Angeles Times — EntertainmentOctober 23, 2026Los Angeles County
Musician Stevie Wonder files eviction lawsuit against resident occupying Los Angeles property
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Musician Stevie Wonder filed an eviction lawsuit against Carmen Efferson after she allegedly lived rent-free at his Studio City property since 1988 and refused to allow property inspections. Wonder seeks forfeiture of the agreement, legal fees, and up to $600 in statutory damages following failed notices to vacate by August and October.
Read the full story at Los Angeles Times — EntertainmentWhy It Matters
A Los Angeles County Superior Court case centers on an ongoing housing dispute involving property access, insurance coverage risks, and the legal right to occupy a residence without paying rent.
Key Facts
- Stevie Wonder filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court to evict Carmen Efferson from a property in Studio City.
- Efferson allegedly lived rent-free at the Oak Glen Drive home since July 1988 under an oral agreement.
- The dispute escalated when representatives attempted to access the property for property insurance updates, which Efferson refused.
- Efferson was issued a 30-day notice in late July ordering her to vacate by August 27.
- Wonder's lawyers issued a three-day notice on October 6 following alleged violations of the agreement and further refusal of entry.
- The lawsuit seeks forfeiture of the lease agreement, legal fees, and statutory damages up to $600.
Who's Mentioned
PersonTomeeka Bracy“Wife of Stevie Wonder”PersonCarmen Efferson“Defendant and resident of the property”OrganizationLos Angeles County Superior Court“Court where the legal complaint was filed”PersonStevland Morris“Legal name of Stevie Wonder”OrganizationTMZ“Media outlet reporting on the relationship between the parties”OrganizationThe Times“Publication that obtained the legal complaint”PersonStevie Wonder“Property owner and plaintiff filing the eviction lawsuit”