Dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot and Emily Gellis Settle Six-Year Lawsuit
Dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot and social media personality Emily Gellis have settled a six-year defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit. The agreement includes a financial payment and a public video apology.
Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, founder of F-Factor, has resolved her defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit against Emily Gellis after six years of litigation. The settlement was announced in October 2026, concluding a protracted legal dispute.
The terms of the agreement stipulate that Gellis will pay Zuckerbrot $240,000. Additionally, Gellis is required to post a video apology to Zuckerbrot, which must remain pinned to her social media profile for three and a half years. Zuckerbrot initially filed the lawsuit alleging defamation and cyberstalking.
The legal battle originated in 2020 when Gellis began publishing critical comments concerning Zuckerbrot and her F-Factor diet program. Zuckerbrot contended that Gellis' statements were false and harmful to her professional reputation and business interests. The case has been a focal point for discussions surrounding online harassment and the accountability of public figures.
This settlement avoids further legal costs and public scrutiny for both parties. While details remain private, the resolution brings a definitive end to the litigation that garnered attention within the nutrition and social media spheres.