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legal1 year ago

Graceland Foreclosure Dropped Amid Tennessee AG Investigation

The Tennessee Attorney General is investigating Naussany Investments' attempt to foreclose on Graceland, claiming Lisa Marie Presley defaulted on a $3.8 million loan. Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter and current heir, argued the loan was a scam, leading to a court injunction and Naussany withdrawing its claims. The AG aims to protect Graceland and its heirs from potential fraud.

legal-news1 year ago

Graceland Foreclosure Fraud Under Investigation After Lawsuit Dropped

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is investigating an attempt by Nausanny Investments to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland in a foreclosure auction, which was halted by a judge after Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, filed a lawsuit alleging fraud. The company claimed Lisa Marie Presley used Graceland as collateral for a loan, but Keough's lawsuit argues the documents were fraudulent. The judge's injunction has temporarily stopped the sale, and the company has indicated it will drop its claim.

legalbusiness1 year ago

Tennessee AG Probes Attempted Graceland Sale

The Tennessee Attorney General is investigating Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC over an alleged fraudulent attempt to force the sale of Elvis Presley's Graceland. The company claimed Lisa Marie Presley used the estate as collateral for a $3.8 million loan, but her daughter Riley Keough disputes this, alleging forgery. A judge has paused the sale, and the investigation aims to protect the Presley family's interests and the iconic landmark.

entertainment2 years ago

"Exclusive: Filmmaker and Tennessee AG Investigate 'Monster Inside' Haunted House"

The documentary "Monster Inside: America's Most Extreme Haunted House" has caught the attention of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who is now investigating the notorious McKamey Manor. The film explores the experiences of participants in the extreme haunted house, which has faced criticism for its alleged torture-like practices. The attorney general's office has raised concerns about the lack of participant control, inadequate disclosure of risks, and the non-existent $20,000 prize. Director Andrew Renzi expressed surprise at the law enforcement's involvement and believes the film's horror genre approach may have contributed to the attention it received.

civil-rights2 years ago

"Transgender Health Records Release Sparks Civil Rights Investigation at Tennessee Hospital"

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for releasing the medical records of transgender patients to Tennessee's attorney general. Two patients have sued VUMC for sharing their records, arguing that the hospital should have removed personally identifying information. The disclosure of the records has raised concerns in a state where GOP lawmakers have sought to restrict transgender rights. VUMC has faced criticism for waiting months before notifying patients about the release of their information. The attorney general claims the records were requested as part of a routine investigation into medical billing fraud and denies targeting patients or their families.

healthcare2 years ago

Trans patients file lawsuit against hospital for sharing records with Tennessee AG

Transgender patients are suing Vanderbilt University Medical Center, accusing the hospital of violating their privacy by providing their medical records to Tennessee's attorney general. The patients argue that Vanderbilt should have removed their personally identifying information before handing over the records, considering the state's hostile stance towards transgender rights. Tennessee has enacted some of the nation's most anti-LGBTQ restrictions. The lawsuit seeks class-action status and demands monetary damages, improved security procedures, and an injunction to prevent further release of records without notice. The attorney general's office claims the records have been kept confidential and that the hospital was legally compelled to comply.

lawsuit2 years ago

Transgender patients file lawsuit against hospital for sharing records with Tennessee's attorney general

Transgender patients are suing Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, accusing the hospital of violating their privacy by providing their records to Tennessee's attorney general. The patients argue that Vanderbilt should have removed their personally identifying information before turning over the records, especially considering the state's hostile stance towards transgender rights. The lawsuit seeks class-action status and demands monetary damages, improved security procedures, an injunction blocking further release of records without notice, and an admission of privacy policy violations. The attorney general's office claims the records have been kept confidential and that the hospital was legally compelled to produce them.