Why Even Celebrities Can Often Be Victims Of Elder Abuse
Newsy
Elder abuse is a more common problem than it may seem, but it's gotten increased attention from a number of high-profile allegations and cases.
In May of this year, Marvel Studios made a controversial announcement about the late comic book legend Stan Lee.
The company announced a 20-year deal with POW! Entertainment, licensing Lee’s name and likeness for future films, TV productions and more. But a number of fans questioned the deal. Shortly before his death, Stan Lee and his team had sued POW! Entertainment, alleging they got him to sign documents under false pretenses or even forged his signature.
Late in his life, Stan Lee was caught in a complicated financial and legal battle between many of his close associates and even his own family. One of Stan Lee’s associates was even arrested in 2019 on charges of elder abuse, though he would later plead not guilty.
