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Goldman Nears $58M Settlement with O.J. Simpson's Estate

11/16/2025

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Fred Goldman, judgment creditor, nearing a settlement with O.J. Simpson's estate, which accepted his claim of $57,997,858.12 plus interest and plans to pay through auctions of Simpson's belongings.
This comes nearly three decades after Goldman won a wrongful death judgment in 1994 for Ron Goldman.
Goldman initially sought more than $117 million.
Malcolm LaVergne, estate executor, has prioritized federal tax obligations before other debts, signaling a shift toward the Goldmans.

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Fred Goldman, judgment creditor, nearing a settlement with O.J. Simpson's estate, which accepted his claim of $57,997,858.12 plus interest and plans to pay through auctions of Simpson's belongings.
This comes nearly three decades after Goldman won a wrongful death judgment in 1994 for Ron Goldman.
Goldman initially sought more than $117 million.
Malcolm LaVergne, estate executor, has prioritized federal tax obligations before other debts, signaling a shift toward the Goldmans.