O.J. Simpson’s estate faces a significant creditor’s claim filed by Ron Goldman’s father, Fred Goldman. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Fred Goldman filed the claim as part of O.J.’s ongoing probate case.
Fred Goldman asserts his creditor status based on the 1997 judgment against O.J. Simpson. O.J.’s wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered on June 12, 1994.
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Although O.J. was acquitted of all charges in the criminal case, Fred and Nicole’s family pursued a civil lawsuit against him, resulting in a jury awarding them $33.5 million .
This judgment has grown substantially with interest over the years.
In the recent motion, Fred Goldman states that O.J.’s estate owes him $117,041,675.27.
“I affirm that the amount of the claim, $117,041,675.27 through July 25, 2024, with interest accruing thereafter at the daily rate of $26,402.3630, or the alternative claim amount as explained above, $73,148,948.71 through July 25, 2024, with interest accruing at the daily rate thereafter of $16,638.73, is justly due,” the filing read.
“I also affirm that all payments have been credited and there are no offsets known to the affiant.”
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O.J. Simpson died at the age of 76 earlier this year.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren,” a family statement read.
Fred Goldman reflected on O.J.’s death.
“Today is just a further reminder of how long we have missed my son, how long he’s been gone, and the only thing that is important today are the victims. That’s it.”
Malcolm LaVergne, O.J.’s longtime attorney, has requested to be named administrator of the estate. He disclosed that O.J. signed a will a couple of months before his death, naming his children as beneficiaries.
Initially, Malcolm stated he wanted the Goldman family to “get nothing” but later retracted those remarks, expressing willingness to cooperate with the Goldman and Brown families. He noted that the estate is dealing with a $500,000 tax lien and recently sought court permission to auction O.J.’s property to raise funds.
