Reality Star Sues Hulu Over False Abuse Claims

Dakota Mortensen, featured on Hulu's 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' alongside ex-partner Taylor Frankie Paul, has initiated legal action against Hulu and its production entities, Jeff Jenkins Productions and Ludwig Productions. The lawsuit, filed on November 13, 2026, asserts that specific seasons of the show manufactured storylines through staged events and the omission of contradictory footage.

Mortensen, 33, contends that the series deliberately depicted him as a domestic abuser, a man who retaliated against his child's mother by reporting her to Child Protective Services, and a serial adulterer. He alleges that crucial footage, such as Paul striking him with a pizza box during season five filming, was intentionally withheld from viewers to promote this false narrative. The suit further states that producers were informed of the falsity of these allegations but proceeded with the portrayal.

This legal battle follows a contentious period between Mortensen and Paul, who share a two-year-old son. Earlier in 2026, Mortensen had sought a protective order against Paul. Subsequently, Paul requested her own restraining order, citing Mortensen's alleged abusive conduct. Mutual protective orders were granted in April 2026. In mid-April 2026, Paul received supervised visitation with their son. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced in May 2026 that no charges would be filed against Paul following investigations.