Priscilla Presley’s legal team is pushing back against a new filing from former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, which alleges that the 80-year-old pulled her daughter Lisa Marie Presley off life support against Lisa Marie’s wishes and schemed to regain control of Elvis Presley’s estate. NBC News obtained the suit.
Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, lashed out at the complaint, calling it “one of the most shameful, ridiculous, salacious, and meritless lawsuits I have seen in my practice.” He described the filing as “nothing more than a sad and vicious attempt to falsely tarnish the reputation of an eighty year old woman.”
In addressing the allegations that Priscilla removed Lisa Marie from life support before her granddaughter Riley Keough could reach the hospital, Singer noted the ongoing relationship between Priscilla and Keough and defended the matriarch against the claims.
The lawsuit, brought by Kruse and Fialko, contends that Priscilla Presley ignored Lisa Marie Presley’s deteriorating health and removed her from life support against Lisa Marie’s wishes. It also alleges a plot to regain control of Elvis Presley’s estate.
– Context: The case adds to long-running disputes over the management of the Presley estate and family dynamics surrounding Elvis’s legacy, with Keough as Lisa Marie’s daughter and Priscilla’s granddaughter.
– What to watch: Legal proceedings will determine the credibility of the claims and how estate governance is handled going forward. The defense maintains that the allegations are meritless and designed to tarnish Priscilla’s reputation.
Summary: A new lawsuit accuses Priscilla Presley of pulling Lisa Marie off life support against her wishes and pursuing control of Elvis’s estate, but her legal team calls the claims hostile and unfounded, arguing the suit aims to tarnish her reputation.
Commentary: This case highlights ongoing tensions within the Presley family over the estate and public legacy. It may prompt discussions about governance and decision-making for high-profile families navigating health crises and business interests.
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