May 15th 2024.
A man from Maine had an incredibly lucky day when he won one of the largest lottery jackpots in US history. It was the Mega Millions jackpot, worth a whopping $1.35 billion, and it was purchased in Lebanon, Maine on January 13, 2023. This was the fourth largest payout in US lottery history, and the winner chose to receive a lump-sum of around $500 million after taxes.
The man had big plans for his winnings, including sharing the wealth with his loved ones. He promised to open a million-dollar trust fund and cover his father's medical expenses, according to his family's lawsuit. However, things took a turn when he was sued by his own daughter's mother for allegedly breaking a non-disclosure agreement by revealing his win before their daughter turned 18 in 2023.
The man and his daughter's mother had been in a legal battle since November, but now there's a new twist. His own father has also come forward, claiming that his son lied about sharing the money with the family. In a sworn declaration, the father expressed his disappointment and stated that his relationship with his son deteriorated after he found out about the lottery win.
Apparently, the man's father wasn't the only one who was upset. In a motion for sanctions against his daughter's mother, the man revealed that his relationship with her also took a turn for the worse after he won the lottery. He admitted to making the mistake of telling his father about his win without having him sign a confidentiality agreement, and it caused a rift between them.
The man also claimed that his daughter's mother tried to expose his identity and falsely accused him of trying to kidnap their daughter. He stated that she did this after he refused to fund a vacation for her and her new boyfriend. It's a sad situation, as the man's big win has caused tension and conflict within his own family.
Unfortunately, this isn't the first time a lottery winner has faced problems after hitting the jackpot. In California, the biggest lottery winner ever was sued by a man who claimed he stole the winning ticket from him. However, not all lottery winners' relationships have turned sour. In fact, just last month, an immigrant from Laos who won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Portland chose to split the winnings with his wife and a friend who contributed $100 towards the ticket.
It's a reminder that money can bring both joy and turmoil, and it's important to handle it wisely. Let's hope that this Maine man and his family can resolve their issues and find peace and happiness in the midst of all this wealth.
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