1. Lotto winner sued for reneging on family sharing agreement
2. Lawsuit alleges $1bn lotto winner deceived family members about sharing money.
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The recent winner of the $1.35bn Mega Millions lottery jackpot is facing legal troubles after being accused of reneging on a promise to share his winnings with family members. The jackpot, which ranks as one of the biggest in US history, was claimed by an anonymous winner who purchased the winning ticket in Lebanon, Maine.
Despite the massive payout of roughly $500 million after taxes, the identity of the winner remains shrouded in mystery as they opted to collect their winnings through an LLC. This decision has only added to the intrigue surrounding the lucky ticket.
Since November, the lottery winner has been embroiled in a lawsuit against the mother of his daughter, known only as Sara Smith in court documents. The lawsuit alleges that Smith violated a non-disclosure agreement by revealing the nature of the man’s winnings to the rest of the family before their daughter reaches the age of 18 in 2032.
However, new court documents obtained by The Daily Beast paint a more complex picture of the situation. In these filings, all parties involved in the lawsuit accuse each other of misconduct and betrayal.
Smith alleges that the lottery winner, referred to as John Doe in court documents, was actually the one who disclosed his jackpot win, undermining the basis of the lawsuit. On the other hand, Doe’s father claims that his son not only revealed his winnings but also made promises to share the money in various ways, including funding medical expenses and setting up trust funds.
Despite these alleged promises, the relationship between father and son soured, with the father claiming that his son failed to follow through on his commitments. This breakdown in communication has led to further accusations and legal battles between the parties involved.
Mr Doe, in his defense, argues that Smith is attempting to expose his identity and falsely accused him of misconduct. He admits to disclosing his winnings to his father but denies sharing any further details about his plans for the money. The situation has only escalated, with allegations of surveillance and harassment being brought into the mix.
As the legal saga unfolds, the true extent of the rift between the lottery winner and his family members continues to come to light. The promise of a life-changing jackpot has now become a source of contention and conflict, leaving all parties involved grappling with the aftermath of sudden wealth.
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1. Lotto winner lawsuit family funds sharing
2. $1bn lotto winner accused of lying about family promise.
