Campbell just lost his case.
Campbell’s lawsuit claims the pair were in a “loyal, committed and promising romantic partnership”
The legal definition of this type of relationship is called ‘marriage’. They weren’t & aren’t married. He has no claim to the money.
He chose poorly.
Money sure brings out the best in people, doesn’t it?
Stupid actually does hurt! A lottery ticket is a bearer instrument meaning it is the property of whoever is holding it up until it is cashed and the holder gets the cash. The first thing you do when you have a winning ticket is sign your name on it. That way it isn’t a bearer instrument.
If he wanted to let her claim it he should have had something written down and signed before he gave it to her. The lack of ID and bank account could be rectified in a couple of weeks after which he could claim it himself. His best bet would be to kiss her ass and give her foot massages while telling her how beautiful she is. Once he pissed her off it was game over.
Maximum cash out would be $2.5 million minus 33%. Maybe $1.7 million cash.
A twenty-five year annuity would be upper middle class for the first few years - maybe $150,000 per year after tax.
Unfortunately, you never know what inflation is going to do over twenty-five years.
The woman looks attractive.
The man needs to drop a few pounds.
I believe the jury should find in favor of the man and require the defendant to repay the entire cost of the ticket.