According to a lawsuit filed this week, the California matchmaker allegedly stole the world-famous New York City dentist out of nearly $20,000.
Dr. Michael Gelb, 68, is based in Newport Beach. accusing him of engaging in “deceptive” business practices by overcharging him with an incredible $19,500 charge.
The alleged salary means that the standard institution breached a contract signed with the 30-year-old matchmaking outfit, according to a Gelb case filed with the Manhattan Supreme Court.
On its website, the Standard Agency claimed that it “evolved to be the leader in matchmaking services for the country’s wealthy people.”
Private matchmaking is available only to men who earn at least $400,000 a year. Or you can prove your net worth at least $3 million.
The Standard Agency initially charged the dentist a standard fee of $20,000 for “social referral services,” but later accidentally charged him almost twice as much.
Under New York State law, “social referral services” must provide clients with a minimum number of referrals or future matches each month.
They are also prohibited from charging clients more than $25 if they are unable to meet the agreed referral quota.
Gelb, who regularly appeared in the media with Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC and Physicians, alleged that the lawsuit failed to specify the number of referrals the Standards Agency contract receives each month.
The matchmaking company also failed to provide Gelb with a copy of the “Dating Services Consumer Bill of Rights,” according to the lawsuit.
Gelb said in his filing that he requested a refund from the matchmaking service but never received a refund.
The goudist dentist is seeking at least $58,500 in damages.
The Standards Agency did not respond to requests for posting comments.
