OJ Simpson’s family estate is suing his youngest son for claiming ownership of the late NFL star’s Las Vegas home.
The administrator of Simpson’s estate administrator, Malcolm Lavergne, has filed a civil lawsuit in Clark County District Court that seeks to force OJ’s son, Justin Simpson, to give up control of the home.
OJ Simpson — a football star who became infamous when he was acquitted of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, during the “trial of the century” — died from prostate cancer on April 10, 2024, at 76. He lived in the Vegas property until his death.
The lawsuit states that Justin, one of Simpson’s four children, helped his father buy the lavish Vegas home, a 3,000-square-foot property that’s estimated to be worth $819,988, through an LLC in 2022.
According to the complaint, the complicated ownership scheme was designed to “protect [Simpson’s] financial interests while shielding [the property] from creditors’ claims “
OJ Simpson still acted as the “de facto” owner, however, and made all of the related payments for the mortgage and utilities until his death. According to the complaint, the home was also designed to meet Simpson’s “specific desires and standards” regarding his failing health.
The complaint alleges that Justin moved in after his father died and “exerted enormous influence over” his father’s finances, according to the complaint, seen in full by 8NewsNow.
OJ Simpson’s living trust reportedly stipulated the property was to be divided equally among the four children upon his death. Lavergne is ultimately seeking a verdict that prevents Justin Simpson and his LLC from possessing any rights over the home, according to 3NewsLV.
OJ Simpson owed a considerable amount of money to creditors, including to Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman, who was murdered with Nicole Brown Simpson. Shortly after OJ Simpson’s death, Fred Goldman filed a $117 million claim against the late NFL player, stemming from a 1997 wrongful death suit, in which a jury found Simpson “responsible” for the homicides of his ex-wife and Ron Goldman.
In light of the claim, many of OJ Simpson’s personal items were put up for auction. His golfclubs, vehicle, driver’s license and a Heisman trophy were all available to buy, according to a WSAZ3 report from the time.
The Independent contacted Clark County District Court to obtain the full lawsuit and contacted Justin Simpson and Malcolm Lavergne for comment.
