Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Priscilla Presley of ‘Pulling Plug’ on Daughter | Billy Granham | HO!!!!

In a lawsuit that’s sending shockwaves through Hollywood and the Presley family legacy, Priscilla Presley—Elvis’s famed ex-wife—is facing explosive allegations from her former business partners.

The $50 million complaint, filed in California state court, accuses Presley not only of business fraud and contract violations but goes so far as to claim she “pulled the plug” on her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in the final hours before her death.

The suit, brought by Bridget Cruz, a prominent auctioneer of Elvis memorabilia, and Kevin Fialo, a Desert Storm veteran and entrepreneur, along with several affiliated companies, paints a portrait of Presley as a woman driven by power and money.

The complaint alleges that after Elvis’s death in 1977, his estate was placed in trust for Lisa Marie. But as Elvis’s father—the original trustee—lay dying, Priscilla allegedly forced her way into co-executorship, placing a lien on Graceland and assuming control over the estate’s management.

Fast forward to Lisa Marie’s inheritance at age 25, and the suit claims Priscilla became financially dependent on her daughter, while simultaneously resenting her for remaining in the public spotlight.

The feud allegedly intensified over the years, culminating in Priscilla’s alleged mismanagement of family finances and a series of secretive business deals.

Central to the case is the claim that Priscilla sold her name, image, and likeness rights in 2005 to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for $6.5 million, a move she allegedly concealed from Cruz and Fialo.

The plaintiffs say they invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into building Priscilla’s brand, only to discover she had already sold the rights they were working to exploit.

They allege Priscilla promised not to compete with their business ventures, but later cut them out of lucrative deals, including movie premieres and TV specials.

But the most shocking allegations revolve around Lisa Marie Presley’s death in January 2023. The complaint details the final days leading up to her cardiac arrest, claiming Lisa Marie was visibly ill at the Golden Globes, yet Priscilla ignored her daughter’s pleas for help.

Within 24 hours, Lisa Marie was hospitalized, and the suit alleges Priscilla, aware Lisa was planning to remove her as trustee, seized the opportunity to regain control.

Despite Lisa Marie’s medical directive to prolong her life, the lawsuit claims Priscilla ordered life support to be withdrawn before granddaughter Riley Keough could arrive, then immediately issued a press statement to control the narrative.

The plaintiffs further allege Priscilla orchestrated a smear campaign against them with the help of Kia Morgan, a defendant with a controversial past, including alleged elder abuse involving Marvel legend Stan Lee.

Cruz and Fialo claim they were cut out of business deals, denied compensation for their work, and targeted with threats and lies.

The lawsuit lists sixteen causes of action, including fraud, breach of contract, conversion, misappropriation of likeness, and intentional interference with economic relations. The plaintiffs seek damages exceeding $50 million, plus punitive compensation for what they describe as a pattern of deceit and exploitation.

While these allegations are detailed and accompanied by supporting documentation—including Lisa Marie’s advanced health care directive and text messages—the case faces hurdles. Legal experts note that the relevance of Lisa Marie’s death to the business disputes may be challenged in court, and proving Morgan’s alleged interference could be difficult.

Nevertheless, the bombshell nature of the suit has thrust Priscilla Presley’s private life and business dealings into the public eye, raising questions about the stewardship of the Presley legacy—and whether the queen of Graceland is about to face her toughest battle yet.