Priscilla Presley Accused of Pulling Daughter Lisa Marie’s Life Support in Shocking $50 Million Lawsuit
MEMPHIS, TN — A new lawsuit has ignited controversy around Priscilla Presley, with her former business partners alleging that the 80-year-old pulled her daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s life support to secure control of the Presley family name, trust, and the legendary Graceland estate.
Lisa Marie — the only child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla — died in January 2023 at age 54, after going into cardiac arrest at her California home. Now, court filings obtained by The New York Post claim Priscilla acted to protect her position as trustee of Lisa Marie’s estate during her final hours.
Allegations of Power, Control, and Betrayal
The suit, filed by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko of Priscilla Presley Partners, accuses Priscilla of breach of contract and fraud, seeking at least $50 million in damages.
According to the filing, Priscilla allegedly learned that Lisa Marie planned to remove her as sole trustee of the Promenade Trust — which controls Graceland — and “pulled the plug within hours” of Lisa Marie being hospitalized.
The lawsuit alleges that, just days later, Priscilla told associates, “I’m the queen. I’m in charge of Graceland.”
Priscilla’s Strong Response
Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, has condemned the claims as “one of the most shameful, ridiculous, salacious, and meritless” lawsuits he has ever encountered. Singer argues that the suit is a retaliatory attack after Priscilla previously sued Kruse and Fialko for financial abuse, accusing them of stealing $1 million.
“This is nothing more than a vicious attempt to tarnish the reputation of an 80-year-old woman,” Singer said.
A Long History of Legal Battles
The Presley family’s legal disputes began long before Lisa Marie’s death. After divorcing Elvis in 1973, Priscilla was reportedly required to stop using the Presley name — a condition she did not adhere to, the lawsuit claims.
Lisa Marie inherited Elvis’ estate in 1993, which was valued at around $100 million at the time. In 2016, she amended her trust to remove Priscilla as a trustee, instead naming her children Riley Keough and Benjamin Keough (who died in 2020) as co-trustees.
After Lisa Marie’s death, Riley Keough fought a legal battle with her grandmother, eventually gaining sole ownership of Graceland in 2023.
Details of Lisa Marie’s Death
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined Lisa Marie’s cause of death to be natural, resulting from a strangulated small bowel caused by adhesions from previous bariatric surgery — a known long-term complication.
The lawsuit alleges that Priscilla failed to honor her daughter’s wish to have her life prolonged as long as possible under standard medical care.
Business Fallout and Financial Stakes
Kruse and Fialko claim they invested millions into revitalizing Priscilla Presley’s brand and acted as peacemakers during family disputes. They say they negotiated a settlement between Priscilla and Riley Keough that gave Priscilla $2.4 million and secured a seven-figure payout for her son, Navarone Garibaldi.
Their attorney, Jordan Matthews, insists that “the real victims here are my clients”, alleging they were betrayed once money was on the table and family conflicts had been resolved.
The Presley Legacy at Risk
Lisa Marie’s passing has not only left an emotional void but has also reignited bitter legal feuds over one of music’s most iconic legacies. With Graceland, the Presley name, and millions of dollars at stake, the battle over Elvis’ empire is far from over.