A federal lawsuit filed by Imagine Not Being Us LLC, which operates under the brand Invite Only, accuses Umar Brimah, an event organizer, of using a Real Housewives of Austin parody social media account to spread damaging statements about their business.

Background on the Lawsuit

According to the complaint, filed on October 17, the dispute between the two companies dates back to 2025. Invite Only alleges that Brimah operated the parody account, which shared memes, event promotions, and content related to the Austin nightlife scene. The lawsuit cites several instances where Brimah allegedly used the account to publish false statements about Invite Only's organizers, aiming to dissuade customers from attending their events and instead attend those organized by Brimah.

One example cited in the complaint is an event flyer labeled "the cover your drinks edition." However, the filing does not yet include screenshots of all the alleged posts. An attorney representing Invite Only informed KXAN that such images may be added to the case as relevant evidence later on.

Invite Only denies any wrongdoing and counters that the statements made on the parody account damaged its reputation and business.

The Real Housewives Connection

The involvement of the Real Housewives of Austin parody account has sparked speculation about a potential series for Bravo. While there is no official connection between the account and Bravo, rumors surrounding a possible show have circulated for years.

Reality Tea reported that this is not the first instance of drama involving Housewives-themed social media accounts. Fans will recall the controversy surrounding Monica Garcia and the Reality Von Tease account in RHOSLC. Additionally, Brit Eady, an alumna of RHOA, filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Bravo alleging among other claims, defamation.

The Federal Lawsuit Proceeds

As of now, the case remains at the complaint stage, with the allegations against Brimah having not been proven in court. A resolution to this matter will depend on further developments in the case.

FAQs

#### What is the central claim in the lawsuit? The main allegation is that Umar Brimah, through the use of a parody Real Housewives of Austin social media account, published false statements aimed at harming Invite Only's business and attracting clients to his own events.

#### How long has the dispute between the companies reportedly been ongoing? According to the complaint, the issue began in 2025.

#### Are the Real Housewives producers involved in this situation? No, the lawsuit explicitly states that there is no official connection between the parody account and Bravo or any Real Housewives production.

#### Will the outcome affect future Bravo productions or cast members? At present, it appears unlikely, given the lack of direct association between the parties involved and the specific issues addressed in the lawsuit.