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The Fake French Noblewoman
- Brian Gortz and Cheryl Skegan bought a horse ranch from a supposed French noblewoman, Jean-Vier de Montremer, who claimed to be dying.
- They later discovered that she faked her death and wasn't even French nobility.
The Waitress Turned "Noblewoman"
- Jean-Vier de Montremer's real name was Genevieve Sanders, a farmer's daughter from California.
- She adopted a French accent for bigger tips as a waitress, which evolved into a full-blown fabricated persona.
The Lawsuit and Aftermath
- The Gortzes sued Dr. Wylert and won $1.5 million for fraud and punitive damages.
- Wylert declared bankruptcy, making it difficult to collect the settlement.