Businessman Fights Sanctions In $500M Miss America Feud

By Carolina Bolado · February 2, 2026, 9:07 PM EST

Attorneys for a Florida businessman locked in a $500 million dispute over the ownership of the Miss America pageant urged a federal judge Monday not to sanction their client for filing...

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Case Information

Case Title

Fleming et al v. Straub et al

Case Number

Court

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit

Racketeer/Corrupt Organization

Date Filed

November 28, 2024

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