Presley Denies ‘Undue Pressure’ Amid New Lawsuit Allegations

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2025 - Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issued a rare joint statement today refuting allegations by former business partners that Presley placed financial pressure on Elvis Presley before his 1977 death and hastened daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s passing.

The amended complaint filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court by Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko accuses Priscilla Presley, 80, of filing a $494,024.49 lien on Graceland in April 1977 to enrich herself and “push” Elvis toward his fatal heart attack. The suit also alleges Presley withdrew life-support from Lisa Marie in January 2023 to gain control of her trust.

Priscilla Presley’s attorney, Marty Singer, dismissed the claims as “absurd and despicable,” likening them to conspiracy theories about JFK, Area 51 and Bigfoot. In their joint statement to People, Presley and Keough emphasized that the allegations are “not only untrue but deeply hurtful,” underscoring their unity in honoring Lisa Marie’s memory and protecting Elvis’s legacy.

Subheading: Legal Battle Intensifies

• Kruse and Fialko seek $50 million in damages, asserting elder abuse and breach of contract.
• Presley previously sued them in July 2024, claiming they defrauded her of $1 million.
• Next court hearing on the elder-abuse counterclaim is scheduled for later this month.

Subheading: Family Speaks Out

• Riley Keough’s letter, included as an exhibit, described the pain of being contacted about estate disputes within 24 hours of Lisa Marie’s death.
• The statement urged the public to respect their privacy and refrain from “dividing” the family.

The suit marks the latest chapter in a years-long feud over the Presley estate, with no ruling yet issued by the court.