An Indian man with an intellectual disability filed a $1 million lawsuit against a Winnipeg family and a real estate broker. Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, says the Uppal family and Avinash Chander forced him into damaging property deals in Canada and India. Pejatta moved to Winnipeg in 2021 and trusted the Uppal family, who were family friends. He said, “I felt like these are gonna be good people.” The lawsuit states Pejatta has an intellectual disability and PTSD, needing help managing money. But the Uppals and Chander arranged mortgages in his name for two Winnipeg properties in 2022. Pejatta did not understand the mortgages and said, “I was getting confused there, because it was above my knowledge base.” The rent did not cover mortgage payments, causing debt. Chander is accused of ignoring Pejatta's mental limits and breaching his real estate duties. He denies the claim and questions Pejatta’s disability. The case also involves property in India. Pejatta’s late mother wanted her son to get all the sale money from a family property. The property sold for $425,000 in December 2024, but Pejatta received only $200,855. The rest allegedly went to Uppal, Chander, and their associates. Pejatta also claims he was pressured to withdraw over $500,000 from bank accounts, which went to the Uppal family. He said, “I gave him the money because I loved him.” Additional claims include unpaid wages and a failed condo deal. The defendants deny any wrongdoing and seek to pause the case until a guardian is appointed. Pejatta now faces heavy debts and says his life is in ruins. “I don't know how to belong,” he said. “Where do I go?”