Priscilla Presley faces 50 Million suit

A new fraud and breach of contract complaint in Beverly Hills adds fresh claims to a long-running dispute over Priscilla Presley and family trusts.

Priscilla Presley Faces 50 Million Breach Suit by Ex Partners

A fresh $50 million fraud and breach of contract complaint was filed in Beverly Hills by memorabilia dealer Brigitte Kruse and investor Kevin Fialko against Priscilla Presley on Monday. The filing reasserts several earlier claims and adds Stan Lee’s former manager Keya Morgan as a co-defendant. It also centers on an advanced health care directive signed by Lisa Marie Presley, suggesting Priscilla Presley accelerated care decisions during a January 2023 hospitalization linked to a small bowel obstruction and weight loss surgery. The plaintiffs allege Presley sought to control media messaging after Lisa Marie’s death and to steer assets held in trust for her granddaughter.

The case follows a Florida ruling that allowed Presley’s elder abuse claims to proceed before the breach of contract allegations, creating a split venue that allows both sides to press their arguments in different courts. Presley’s team maintains she was duped into signing the deals, while Kruse and Fialko claim the arrangements were egregiously biased in Presley’s favor and harmed their investments. In response, Marty Singer, Presley’s lawyer, dismissed the new suit as a “shameful, ridiculous, salacious, and meritless” bid to tarnish an elderly figure who is at the center of a long-running family dispute. Morgan and other supporters have defended their roles, arguing the case is a test of the truth in a high-profile fight over legacy, branding, and control of key assets such as Graceland and related intellectual property.

The filings illuminate how family wealth and brand power collide with private contracts and trust instruments. The case turns not just on money but on who has control over a living legacy: Lisa Marie Presley’s directive, the Promenade Trust, and Elvis brand assets sit at the heart of a sprawling dispute. High-profile allegations risk turning a courtroom battle into a public relations saga that can shape reputations as much as profits. The clash also tests how courts balance contract enforcement with the reality that family ties and trusts often come with soft, hard-to-police promises.

Beyond the legal questions, the dispute raises questions about accountability and transparency in family-centered businesses. If the plaintiffs are proved right, the case could force changes in how trusts are drafted and how consent is obtained for major IP deals. If Presley’s team prevails, it might set a precedent for how much privacy a family can expect when branding a famous name becomes a public matter. Either way, the drama is shaping how audiences view the Presley name as an asset and a legacy rather than a simple family story.

Highlights

The truth will emerge in court, not in headlines. The next steps will test both legal arguments and public perception.