BREAKING: A bitter legal battle has erupted among fitness influencers over the fate of their $30 million empire, Cal AI. Health influencer Hussein Beydoun has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York, alleging that his co-founders Zachary Yadegari, Henry Langmack, and Blake Anderson conspired to push him out of the company after he helped transform their app into a viral success.
Beydoun claims he was unlawfully excluded from ownership and profits of Cal AI, a calorie-tracking app projected to bring in $30 million in revenue for 2025. His lawsuit details how he was initially invited to join the venture in April 2024, holding a 25 percent stake in the company, only to be sidelined just months later. As the app soared to the top of the health and fitness charts, Beydoun alleges he was denied access to financial records and any payout despite the app generating over $150,000 in monthly revenue.
The escalating conflict reveals an extravagant lifestyle among the remaining founders, who reportedly spent lavishly on luxury cars and mansions. Beydoun specifically cites that his colleagues splurged on a $750,000 Ferrari and Lamborghini, while he claims to have been left “in the dark and empty-handed.” Yadegari, just 18, has publicly showcased his wealth, including a $250,000 Lamborghini purchase, while the other two founders have also made headlines by being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2026.
In response to Beydoun’s claims, Yadegari dismissed the lawsuit as a “frivolous money grab,” insisting that Beydoun contributed “nothing” to Cal AI’s success. According to Beydoun’s complaint, tensions began to rise in June 2024 during discussions over his expected contributions to the app’s promotion. After a series of uncomfortable exchanges, Beydoun indicated he wanted to leave the company, only to discover that he couldn’t because the operating agreement lacked exit provisions.
As the lawsuit unfolds, Beydoun alleges that Yadegari and his co-founders executed a “freeze-out merger” to strip him of his stake, transferring Cal AI’s assets into new entities without his consent. The lawsuit seeks to reverse this merger and restore Beydoun’s ownership rights, alongside seeking damages for his exclusion.
This legal showdown not only highlights the cutthroat nature of the influencer industry but also raises questions about ethical practices among young entrepreneurs. As this case develops, all eyes will be on the courtroom to see if Beydoun can reclaim his share of the lucrative empire he helped build.
Stay tuned for updates on this urgent and unfolding story.
