MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was served with legal documents on Friday during a live-recorded interview at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The encounter, which occurred while Lindell was speaking with Michael Casey of the O’Keefe Media Group, was captured in its entirety and has since circulated widely online.
A process server approached Lindell mid-conversation, politely interrupting the interview to inform him he was being served. Lindell appeared visibly frustrated by the encounter and initially attempted to dismiss the woman, gesturing for her to leave while stating they were currently on television.
After several seconds of protest, Lindell accepted the stack of legal documents from the server. Footage shows him immediately tossing the papers to the side, off-camera, before attempting to resume his discussion with Casey.
The interviewer appeared surprised by the abrupt exchange as the server departed the media area. The incident follows a significant legal development for Lindell earlier this week.
On March 26, Lindell lost a bid to overturn a defamation verdict involving Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems. That ruling requires Lindell to pay over $2 million in damages as part of ongoing litigation.
While the specific details of the new filing were not immediately confirmed, legal experts noted the service likely pertains to one of Lindell’s numerous ongoing defamation suits or a subpoena related to election litigation. Lindell has remained a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump throughout these legal challenges.
Viral clips of the event have gained significant traction on social media platforms, including Reddit. Discussion on the platform centered on the legal mechanics of process serving and Lindell's reaction to the interruption.
Legal observers have noted that the physical acceptance of the documents typically constitutes a successful legal service. This remains true even if the recipient subsequently discards or refuses to read the paperwork.
Process servers frequently utilize high-profile events such as CPAC to locate public figures who are otherwise difficult to access. Neither Lindell nor his representatives have issued a formal statement regarding the specific nature of the papers served on Friday.
The MyPillow executive continues to navigate a complex landscape of financial disputes and business-related lawsuits stemming from his public claims regarding the 2020 election.