Priscilla Presley faces shocking allegations from ex-business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, who claim she prematurely removed daughter Lisa Marie from life support to gain control of family assets. Her attorney Marty Singer denounced the accusations as a ‘disgusting publicity stunt,’ defending Priscilla as a grieving mother.
Who: The legal battle involves Priscilla Presley (78-year-old widow of Elvis), her former business advisors Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, and Priscilla’s attorney Marty Singer. The allegations concern actions surrounding the January 2023 death of Lisa Marie Presley, with her daughter Riley Keough also referenced.
What: Kruse and Fialko filed a $50 million lawsuit on August 11, 2025, containing explosive claims that Priscilla ‘pulled the plug’ on Lisa Marie against her documented wishes to ‘prolong her life.’ This countersuit responds to Priscilla’s earlier elder abuse lawsuit against them. The new filing alleges financial fraud and breach of contract regarding business ventures tied to the Presley brand.
When: The alleged medical intervention occurred during Lisa Marie’s hospitalization in January 2023. The new legal claims emerged in court documents filed August 11, 2025, and were publicized August 13, 2025. This marks the latest escalation in a two-year legal battle between the parties.
Where: Events center around West Hills Hospital in California where Lisa Marie died, with legal proceedings occurring in Los Angeles courts. The business disputes involve assets including Graceland and Presley trust funds.
Why: The plaintiffs allege Priscilla sought to circumvent being removed as trustee of Lisa Marie’s life insurance trust. They claim she exploited her daughter’s death as a ‘smokescreen to reclaim control of assets’ during ongoing financial disputes. The countersuit positions Kruse and Fialko as victims of a ‘smear campaign’ after investing millions to revitalize Priscilla’s brand.
How: According to the lawsuit, Priscilla rushed to the hospital and overrode Lisa Marie’s advance healthcare directive within hours of her cardiac arrest, preventing granddaughter Riley Keough from arriving before life support ended. Legally, the filing cites alleged contract breaches where Priscilla reportedly concealed prior sales of her name rights while accepting business investments.
Impact: These unprecedented allegations have ignited media firestorms around the Presley family’s private tragedies. Priscilla’s reputation faces severe damage, while the accusers risk backlash for leveraging a daughter’s death in business disputes. The case highlights ethical boundaries in celebrity estate battles and could influence elder abuse litigation tactics.
What’s Next: Priscilla’s legal team will seek dismissal, calling the claims ‘meritless.’ If the case proceeds, sensitive medical records and trust documents may become public. The $50 million damages claim could trigger further countersuits, prolonging a legal saga that’s already spanned multiple courts.