Priscilla Presley is facing serious allegations in a $50 million lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, claiming she engaged in fraud, concealment, and took advantage of her daughter Lisa Marie’s death. According to her former business partners, Bridget Cruze and Kevin Fialco, Priscilla allegedly made a premeditated move shortly after Lisa Marie’s passing, attempting to exert control over the Presley estate against her daughter’s wishes.
Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, called the allegations “shameful,” accusing the lawsuit of being a deliberate attack on her character. He stated, “Accusing a grieving mother of contributing to her daughter’s death is not advocacy. That’s just disgusting.”
The lawsuit claims Priscilla acted swiftly on January 12, 2023, soon after Lisa Marie experienced cardiac arrest. It alleges that rather than honoring her daughter’s wishes to suspend life support, Priscilla seized the opportunity to take control of the estate while Lisa’s family was not present.
Additionally, the lawsuit suggests Priscilla didn’t hesitate to manage media responses, exerting pressure on Cruze to release a statement shortly after Lisa Marie’s death—a move portrayed as part of a broader strategy to position herself as a leading figure within the family.
Priscilla is accused of not only mishandling her daughter’s affairs but also of previously selling the rights to her name and image without proper disclosure. Her former partners assert they invested significant resources into revitalizing her brand, only to be blindsided by her actions.
They allege that Priscilla had previously agreed to relinquish her rights to Elvis Presley Enterprises for $6.5 million in 2005 but then denied it when confronted with evidence.
Furthermore, the lawsuit indicates there are accusations against Priscilla for instructing her partners to shape a narrative around her, rebranding her as the “Queen” of Graceland after Lisa Marie’s passing. One of the more disturbing claims suggests that Priscilla ignored Lisa Marie’s health issues and removed her from life support, countering prior agreements regarding her care.
Priscilla’s defense has painted a different picture, framing the plaintiffs as individuals who manipulated her during a vulnerable time, alleging elder abuse rooted in financial disputes. The situation is complicated by Priscilla’s own lawsuit against her former partners, where she asserts they took control of her finances and signed numerous contracts without her consent.
As this complicated legal battle unfolds, both sides present radically different narratives, showcasing a mix of past relationships, financial implications, and, most heartbreakingly, the impact of personal tragedy.
