Overview

• Johanna and Antonia Bennett allege Danny Bennett abused his role as sole trustee, prioritizing personal financial gain over the equitable distribution of their father’s estate.
• The lawsuit claims Danny withheld access to Tony Bennett’s apartment and mishandled or discarded personal items, including a piano bequeathed to Antonia and their father’s wardrobe.
• Danny is accused of selling Tony Bennett’s name, image, and royalties for profit and making unauthorized loans and gifts to himself and his children from the family trust.
• The sisters also allege Danny brokered a secret deal for Tony’s music to appear in a Marvel film without consulting them, violating the trust’s terms.
• Johanna and Antonia are seeking damages and Danny’s removal as trustee, with Danny having three weeks to respond to the allegations.