Florida's biggest Powerball winner sues her own son after winnings squandered

Comment #62

ckrakowski — Wed, 08 May 2019 00:08:31 GMT

Here is the weaseling of the son.

Scott Mackenzie convinced his mother that he had given her half of the $10 she used to buy the ticket and therefore was entitled to half the winnings, the attorney added.

It is confusing whether he gave her $5 or worked around the house for the $5, or just happened to have it and handed it to her and she handed it to the Lotto ticket dealer,

Comment #61

ckrakowski — Tue, 07 May 2019 23:57:18 GMT

''The initial lawsuit was dismissed Feb. 14''

This judge should be ashamed and they need to be investigated to see if they got any ''donations'' from the son.

''The Tampa Bay Times reported the deed to the home was transferred to her daughter and trustee Melinda MacKenzie in June 2013. But Duval County records now show the home listed in her son's name.''

I wonder how much he gave the sister to get the house or did he just con her out of it.

''Anderson said he ch... [ More ]

Comment #60

hearsetrax — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:39:59 GMT

nice shot thar CT

Comment #59

Coin Toss — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:17:29 GMT

lorafinch115

This one's for you

Comment #58

lorafinch115 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:11:56 GMT

Isn t this the same elderly woman who rudely cut the line in front of another younger woman didn t even apologize? KARMA...don t wish anything bad on anyone but you can t do wrong in this life expect right back

Comment #57

music* — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:08:10 GMT

with you Stack47. Depending on the size of the jackpot I would start with CDARS.com This will give a winner time to find the best financial adviser that suits him or her.

Comment #56

mikeintexas — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:12:42 GMT

At least we're too old to be picked for The Hunger Games.

Comment #55

A touchofESP — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:20:38 GMT

By her age she should of known most pple in the world are takers esp.family the son no dubt in my mind I would bet my life been sumbaging his mother since day one she should of had everything at her beck call invested half her money bs.making sure it's his and hidding it.thats all right I know 100 perc.theres a hell and screwing u're mother out of money and not at least making her last yrs.great is the quickest way there.

Comment #54

sully16 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:25:59 GMT

If I run out of avocado toast I know what I can turn to. Thanks Mike.

Comment #53

noise-gate — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 16:09:53 GMT

l swear that Benny Hinn raided Scot's wardrobe from that opening scene minus the cloak, and what's with that Game of thrones look at 0.15. The 60's look was way ahead of it's time.

Comment #52

Stack47 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:20:59 GMT

I took Scott McKenzie's advice when I got on a plane at Tan Son Nhut Air Base

Comment #51

Stack47 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:56:38 GMT

One of Lexington, KY radio stations has a similar financial advice call in show. Every time there is a jackpot winner we get to read what the winner should do with their winnings and while I agree getting a financial adviser is a wise thing to do, the average person has no idea which of the thousand of firms they should hire.

Comment #50

noise-gate — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:02:50 GMT

... No it is not just you it is easy to see why Scott had no clue how to invest, what is easy to see is Psalms 58:3.

Comment #49

MsBee18 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:57:40 GMT

I live here in Jacksonville where the investment firm operates. I went to their website. Madden Advisory appears legitimate or qualified to me. Harry G. Hank Madden, CFP is the co-founder of the company. Everyone doesn't want a Merrill Lynch or Charles Schwab to handle their investments.

Comment #48

Stack47 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:16:12 GMT

Scott Mackenzie, an assistant manager at a shoe store at the time, didn't choose a major investment firm. For reasons that escape virtually everyone who examined this, Anderson said he chose Hank Madden of Madden Advisory Services, who hosts a local call-in Saturday morning financial advice show on the radio.

Is it just me or is it really easy to see why Scott who probably had no clue how to invest, hired the host of a local call-in Saturday morning financial advice show on the radio

Comment #47

Stack47 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:42:14 GMT

Par for the course IS that You THINK you are the Resident EXPERT on ALL things Lottery Same with KY FLOYD!

Yep it's a fact I know quite a lot about lottery games and gambling in general. Last week I read that Lottery Post (www.lotterypost.com), which has grown over the years to become the world's largest online community of lottery players and I'm pretty sure anyone part fo the community for 13 years knows a thing or two about lottery games. I know quite a bit about when other posters misquo... [ More ]

Comment #46

KY Floyd — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:25:19 GMT

The article actually explains the lawsuit is based on Gloria asking for a conservative investment

It's the defendant's lawyer's motion to dismiss that claims that the lawsuit is based on the son introducing her to an advisor who simply did what she wanted. It's a fairly safe assumption that the lawsuit is based on somebody thinking the son and advisor aren't acting in Gloria's interest and doing as good a job as they're capable of, but all we should be really certain of is that the two sides... [ More ]

Comment #45

mikeintexas — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:05:03 GMT

I'm an old crotchety tightwad bachelor; leftover pizza or even meat loaf makes for a nice, convenient breakfast.

Comment #44

CDanaT — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:59:16 GMT

Can't say that I have done that breakfast activity before or even heard of it. Old maid..lol, perfect

Comment #43

Artist77 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:49:41 GMT

He will rant all day now.

Comment #42

noise-gate — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:48:23 GMT

l take no delight in showing people up, and can weather criticism. What l hate are lies, especially when my Grandparents are thrown into the mix.

Comment #41

mikeintexas — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:46:30 GMT

Yep, but I think I just cracked a molar on an old maid . (an un-popped kernel, not referring to anyone specifically in this thread)

Ever had leftover popcorn for breakfast the next day after a marathon movie session the night before? It's pretty good w/ a little milk and sugar.

Comment #40

noise-gate — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:07:53 GMT

What we dealing with here Music, is the absurdity of talking about the afterlife This has nothing to do with the Power of God. No one has gone to the so called other side and returned to tell what was or is there. Our first Parents returned to the dust of the ground. Lazarus did not report back after being resurrected that he was in heaven for 4 days. I am merely finding the humor in American Indian's post.

Comment #39

music* — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:51:02 GMT

noise-gate, Do not deny the Power of God. God Bless.

We have some very good posts here on this thread. Thanks everyone.

Comment #38

noise-gate — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:33:39 GMT

Oh American Indian.

Afterlife, six feet under, where he may end up?

Scott shows up at the Pearly Gates:

St Peter asks Name?

Scott Mackenzie.

St Peter: Sorry, cant get in here!

Scott: Why not, my Mom is here.

St Peter: Bad investments Scott.

Scott: wait a min, is that Bernie Sanders over there? How come he gets in, that guy cost Hillary the election with all he's socialist nonsense.

St Peter: Yeah we know, but he makes great sandwiches..

Comment #37

Artist77 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:30:03 GMT

lol

Comment #36

mikeintexas — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 13:53:23 GMT

Uh oh. Just my opinion, but you may very well have bitten off more than you can chew.

Whatever, I'm going to subscribe to this thread in my reader so I don't miss anything.

I'm a big fan of inexpensive and amusing entertainment; political rallies, Pentecostal tent revivals and certain threads here in Lottery Post.

Comment #35

Artist77 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:12:31 GMT

A judge will not substitute his/ her decision on whether the money should have been invested more or less aggressively. If the investment is deemed reasonable (even if it is very conservative) and lacking fraud or negligence, Gloria loses.

Comment #34

music* — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:18:11 GMT

Thank You Coin Toss for the caution. I live 2 or 3 hours away from family. That should help me with family requests. I will also inform them that I am only allowed to gift any one $15,000.00 gift tax free per year.

As an elderly winner in the Midwest cautioned us, Family and friends are your worst enemies. They even declared bankruptcy when asked to pay back loans. Charity is the way.

The simple two letter word, NO will come in handy.

Comment #33

American Indian — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:02:30 GMT

STACK, STACK, STACK

Par for the course IS that You THINK you are the Resident EXPERT on ALL things Lottery Same with KY FLOYD!

Both of you continuously COMMENT on Most everything anyone says on here.

As for what BD said about this son getting his, as USUAL YOU MISSED the POINT! He was Talking about When He Faces the after life, wherever this son may end up, When he's dead gone, Buried six feet under or whatever is decided to do with his Body.. Clear ENOUGH For YOU???

You Comment on e... [ More ]

Comment #32

noise-gate — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:39:22 GMT

l have the sneaky suspicion that the guy who bought a steak house with a house on a hill overlooking the Valley in So Cal, went through the same thing. Family dipping into his treasure, figured out,enough is enough. The Beatles were wrong with All you need is love.

They say Love can bring people together, but money can tear them apart.

Comment #31

Stack47 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 01:38:59 GMT

Maybe somewhere down the road we'll have a reasonable idea of what happened and who's side is closer to the truth,

All Gloria's lawyer has to do is prove to a jury Scott should have ignored her chosen investment objectives and invested her money more aggressively.

Nobody here has seen any proof, but but most people are sure they know who did somebody wrong.

That seems to be par for the course when discussing lottery stories.

Comment #30

Stack47 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 01:29:32 GMT

Music said Greed is behind the son's actions. and I responded to that pointing out what Music failed to read.

Her lawyer knows more about how to handle this then a lottery poster.

And her lawyer knows The initial lawsuit was dismissed Feb. 14, Did you read what Scott's lawyer said?

Itend to think the son will be removed from his executor position. And rightly so.

First you said her lawyer knows more than a lottery poster and now as a lottery poster you're lecturing me by giving a... [ More ]

Comment #29

Coin Toss — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:07:15 GMT

music*

On one of TLCs lottery programs there was a winner from St Louis that said when you win a jackpot family regards you as their own personal ATM.

Caution.

Comment #28

music* — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 21:55:51 GMT

noise-gate, I will share my jackpot with family, friends, and charity. I do not like sharing a jackpot with strangers.

My comment was that I would like to see Gloria and her attorney share some with Mindy.

Gloria needs to pay for wise counsel. You usually get what you pay for.

Comment #27

One-Day — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:42:52 GMT

THAT'S what happens when one violates the laws of nature. Nature doesn't care about morals, good, bad, whether you are a pedophile, a murderer, Mother Theresa, elderly, stiupid, smart, or a child to move on you. All she cares about is that you follow her laws. A pedophile can win the lottery (Florida) and a murderer can live a free life not caught, if they follow the laws of nature. People go to great lengths to avoid thinking. Unfortunately this is an old lady we are talking about here and natu... [ More ]

Comment #26

TheGameGrl — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:38:52 GMT

In response to your last paragraph.I disagree. In order to build a case for further claims the lady has to take one malfeasance at a time. Her lawyer knows more about how to handle this then a lottery poster. I tend to think the son will be removed from his executor position. And rightly so. He took an oath when it was granted. That oath is what this comes down to.

Comment #25

Stack47 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:50:04 GMT

*People stood up and cheered after the Walking Tall ending.

Comment #24

Stack47 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:48:20 GMT

Some of the comments on these news stories are really getting weird and makes me wonder if people actually read the story before commenting. The article actually explains the lawsuit is based on Gloria asking for a conservative investment, but apparently someone convinced her because she could have made $10 million more, it was her son's fault. And before putting all the blame on Scott, Gloria won the jackpot 6 years ago and if she hasn't given Mindy something by now, she never will.

If ther... [ More ]

Comment #23

noise-gate — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:45:06 GMT

Really Music? Don t take this the wrong way, but l have seen some of your posts where you openly state you want One jackpot winner- namely yourself, and splitting the jackpot is out of the question. Yet you will instruct your attorney to do right by Mindy? I think l am going to have a aneurism.

* On a side note: Have you ever left the theater with a more satisfying ending to a movie than Shawshank Redemption

Comment #22

music* — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:30:58 GMT

I would first contact my lawyer then reward the Crandall family for their kindness.

I enjoy the show American Greed. Greed is behind the son's actions. It is family and friends who will be JERKS. Jealous, Envious, Resentful, Killjoys.

Comment #21

noise-gate — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:15:45 GMT

Funny you should bring that up CD. I recall when Mindy's story hit the headlines, there were some who suggested that the winning ticket was destined to be hers. Other here were saying that it was highly unlikely given that millions of QP combinations are spewed out in nano seconds, and had she turned her head or looked down, that moment had passed beyond her reach. Then we had those who felt Gloria should have given Mindy a few millions, just because.Karma, perhaps- more like greed, depending on... [ More ]

Comment #20

sweetie7398 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:01:11 GMT

Comment #19

CDanaT — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:00:47 GMT

Gloria at age 84, supposedly cut in line in front of Mrs Mindy Crandall to purchase her winning ticket according to media reports.

Mrs Crandall says she believes she is the woman Mrs Mackenzie was talking about when she revealed in her public statement: 'While in line at Publix, another lottery player was kind enough to let me go ahead of them in line to purchase the winning Quick Pick ticket.' Mrs Crandall, who lives in Zephyhills - the same small city where Mrs Mackenzie retired, told ABC... [ More ]

Comment #18

TheGameGrl — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:45:50 GMT

The family member is being called to the carpet on their financial fudiciary duties. It's standard to ask the courts to make a ruling to assist on getting this adult removed from legal rights to the funds.

Her age plays a huge factor in this case. She is protected by further senior laws on financial guardians.

The part I'm afraid of...is its Florida where the rulings are often in favor of the

criminal. So the son will be free to exploit...

I recall how she won the pb,when a yo... [ More ]

Comment #17

reddog — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:11:32 GMT

Shoot, my wife and found out the hard way years ago when it comes to family they are the worst kind when lending money too.

Comment #16

jackpotismine — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:56:28 GMT

I agree.

Comment #15

TheMeatman2005 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:50:54 GMT

Money doesn't change people, it only magnifies who what they were before becoming wealthy.

He was probably like this to his mother before she won the money.

Comment #14

noise-gate — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:10:49 GMT

l reread this story and got to ask myself, is it just me, or is Gloria's attorney insinuating that Mackenzie weaseled his way into the jackpot sharing deal, that he never won, to begin with? Sure sounds as though her other children are putting her up to this, this going after the son. The other thing is, Gloria, can afford extraordinary care at a first Class care home, free from the influences of these children, why doesn't she get away, what's holding her back? This story is making Gloria out t... [ More ]

Comment #13

KY Floyd — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:05:25 GMT

the then 84-year-old took home about $278 million after taxes

And then she paid the rest of her taxes the following April. Her actual after-tax net was likely around $225 million.

saying she suffered damages in excess of $10 million due to negligence, conspiracy to misrepresent and breach of fiduciary duty.

Oh, the horror. Too bad if it's true, but not quite as bad is it sounds from the headline about her winnings being squandered.

what exactly did Scott do his mother that is sad... [ More ]

Comment #12

Stack47 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:57:23 GMT

The initial lawsuit was dismissed Feb. 14, and an amended version was filed March 6. Tuesday in Jacksonville, Judge Virginia Norton heard a 20-page motion to dismiss the amended lawsuit, filed by attorneys Lee Wedekind III and Dell Chappell, representing Scott Mackenzie.

Did you miss where the Judge hasn't decided whether this amended lawsuit should be dismissed too?

It has not been ruled on yet. But the motion says the lawsuit is solely based on allegations that Scott Mackenzie introduced... [ More ]

Comment #11

gr8ter — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:43:28 GMT

It's so sad that You can't Trust Your own Family. It's hard to believe that Greed takes over.

I wish her the Best.

Comment #10

welington — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:19:05 GMT

Here we go again. Lottery winner drama. With all that money just open 4 accounts in different banks and enjoy the interest. Investing is great but have to be done right and honestly. A mother Sue's a son is alarming but I need to hear all sides of this story. Hope she lives to see the outcome of the case.

Comment #9

Bleudog101 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:57:26 GMT

Unfathomable that you'd do this to your own Mother; this is so sad and shocking.

Not mentioned, but wonder if Scott's boyfriend had his hand in this too? Doesn't matter, a s----y son is what he is and he'll get his.

Comment #8

mikeintexas — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:59:57 GMT

WHY ARE ALL LOTTERY WINS TRAGIC?

Because they're not. There are plenty of stories in L.P about people doing good things with their winnings, but the first unofficial rule of journalism is If it bleeds, it leads.

If an editor has room for one more short story on the front page (or a producer of a TV newscast) then which story do you think they'll print/air? The one about the cop getting bitten in the groin by a dog or one about another cop rescuing an autistic girl's kitty from a tree? The... [ More ]

Comment #7

Stack47 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:22:54 GMT

Scott Mackenzie introduced his mother to an investment adviser who put her in conservative investment vehicles, in accordance with her chosen investment objectives, and effectively preserved her wealth.

It looks like the type of investment anyone Gloria's age should make. In retrospect had she invested $18 million in the Dow Jones stocks, it would be worth over $26 million today not including dividends. The same $18 million invested in wrestling stock (WWE) would be worth $180 million today.... [ More ]

Comment #6

Artist77 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:44:47 GMT

Good point. Very easy to tear up a poa if she made it revocable. If the financial expert lost the money, she may be out of luck unless she can shoe negligence or fraud. It is never too late to try to right a wrong.

Comment #5

noise-gate — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:59:42 GMT

Gloria should have known her son, obviously she didn t. Having your arm held on tv after a massive jackpot win, is not always an indication that your wellbeing is truly their children s concern. At 90 years of age, this is no time to go into battle formation.The Egyptian Pharaohs thought that they could take their wealth into the afterlife, didn t happen. Make the most of the time you have left Gloria, the stress added mental burden could come at a cost. It s not worth it.

Comment #4

music* — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:59:24 GMT

Pull the Power of Attorney.

Any investor who does not have five years to ride through a downturn in the economy should not invest.

I found the TX story of how children are stealing from their parents. It is, Texas lottery winner battling Alzheimer's as daughter stole $250,000.00 lotterypost.com/news/320759 6/13/2018

I just read in a reply by an LP Member that Arizona is a Senior Citizen friendly State. They have very strong lobbyists.

Comment #3

Saylorgirl — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:26:20 GMT

This is a very sad, sad story! And with Gloria being 90 years old she may not live long enough for it to be resolved. She should be living on easy street not having to deal with lawsuits. I would pull the Power of Attorney away from the son immediately.

Comment #2

WhoaMama — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:21:49 GMT

While not caretaker per se, this almost hits me right at home...........

And by the way--

WHY ARE ALL LOTTERY WINS TRAGIC

Comment #1

music* — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:20:38 GMT

I am speechless. Shocked but not surprised.

Be willing to spend money on the professionals that you will need. Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, Certified Financial Planners, CPAs, Lawyers, and Attorneys, Insurance agents, and other Financial advisers that you might need.

Gloria was penny wise but pound foolish.

I hope that she is successful in the Court of Law.

There are other similar cases here on Lottery Post. Children taking advantage of their parent's good fortune. In Texas... [ More ]

Florida's biggest Powerball winner sues her own son after winnings squandered

Lottery Post — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:02:07 GMT

Gloria C. Mackenzie became the largest sole lottery winner in U.S. history in mid-2013 when the then 84-year-old took home about $278 million after taxes on a $590 million Powerball ticket she bought at a Zephyrhills Publix supermarket.

Five years later she sued her son Scott Mackenzie, who was her caretaker and the one who had total control over millions of dollars in winnings, saying he and his investment manager each lived off the money while poorly investing the proceeds, according to her... [ More ]