Selena Quintanilla's mother and sister broke their silence regarding a legal battle brewing in the family. Marcella Quintanilla and Suzette Quintanilla have responded publicly to A.B. Quintanilla III after the late Quenn of Tex-Mex's older brother said he was involved in a lawsuit connected to Suzette and "facts and circumstances" related to their late father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
In a two-page statement shared on social media, Selena's mother and sister called A.B.'s insinuations "serious and false" and challenged his assertion that a legal process has been underway for months.
"Suzette has never been served with any lawsuit," the statement reads. "She has received no court-filed complaint, summons, petition, or other legal pleading concerning the allegations A.B. is describing."
The statement adds that Marcella and Suzette searched available public records and, as of their posting, had been unable to identify a publicly filed case that matched A.B.'s description. "What lawsuit? Where was it filed? What is the case number?" they asked.
A.B., Selena's brother, bassist and one of the key songwriters and producers behind Selena y Los Dinos, confirmed on Sept. 1 that there was legal action related to Suzette Arriaga and circumstances involving Abraham, who died in December 2025. In his bilingual Instagram statement, A.B. said the dispute stemmed from years of accumulated situations and decisions that he had kept private out of "respect" and "loyalty" to his family.
He did not name a court, provide a case number, identify legal claims or specify any amount sought. A.B. also said he would not offer interviews or discuss the case while the alleged legal process remains active. Latin Times previously reported that the musician had not publicly confirmed reports about a $48 million demand or detailed allegations related to Selena's estate.
Those unverified reports, initially amplified by journalist Javier Ceriani and later covered by outlets including Complex, claimed Suzette was considering the sale of a 50 percent ownership stake in business interests connected to Selena's legacy for approximately $30 million. They also alleged that A.B. was seeking $48 million connected to royalties, accounting and his work on Selena's music.
Marcella and Suzette pushed back forcefully on the suggestion that Selena's personal belongings were being sold.
"Suzette is not selling, and has no intention of selling, Selena's personal belongings," they wrote. "Any potential sale of an ownership interest in a company is entirely separate and should not be mischaracterized as the sale of Selena's personal items."
The pair also directly addressed any implication that Suzette improperly handled money or property. "There was no theft by Suzette," the statement says, adding that she has not "stolen, misappropriated, or improperly taken" money or property belonging to A.B., Abraham, Marcella, Selena's estate, Chris Pérez or a family-owned or jointly owned business.
The family's response is notable because Marcella said she had never felt the need to publicly address private family matters before. But she said allegations involving her late husband, daughter and family could not be allowed to stand "when they are false."
Marcella and Suzette said they were unaware of any wrongdoing by Abraham that would support what A.B. now appears to be suggesting. They asked him to present evidence if he believes Suzette stole or misappropriated anything, or to clearly state any alleged wrongdoing by his father rather than leaving the public to speculate about Abraham, who cannot respond for himself.
"We have no interest in attacking A.B., humiliating him, or litigating decades of family history through social media," they wrote. "We love A.B. He is our son and brother."
For now, the family's competing public statements have made one fact clear: A.B. says there is a lawsuit, while Marcella and Suzette say they have not seen a filed case or been served legal papers. Until court documents emerge, the claims surrounding Selena's estate, royalties and a potential ownership sale remain allegations, not established facts.
