Armie Hammer’s stepmother files lawsuit against his brother after father’s death while fighting for a $2 million fortune

ARMIE Hammer’s stepmother has filed a civil lawsuit against his brother following the death of their father as she fights over accounts totaling $2 million on her late husband’s behalf, The US Sun can exclusively reveal.

The disgraced actor, whose Hollywood career took a nosedive last year after he was accused of sexual abuse by multiple women, lost his father Michael Hammer in November.

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The 67-year-old business titan died after a long battle with cancer, according to reports at the time.

Hammer and his ex-wife Dru Ann Mobley had two children together, actor Armie, 36, and businessman Viktor, 35.

The oil tycoon and Mobley were married for 27 years until 2012 and later he married Armie’s stepmother Misty Millward, who is now his widow, in May 2017.

A new lawsuit obtained by The US Sun shows that it is suing Viktor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he works as a securities broker along with several others.

The five-page lawsuit, filed Jan. 10, accuses the defendants of “breach of contract” and “permitted breach of contract.”

The document reads: “Michael Hammer and or his trust maintained multiple securities accounts with Morgan Stanley.

“Michael Hammer passed away on November 20, 2022. Misty is the widow of Michael Hammer. Misty is the named beneficiary of the accounts.”

Misty’s counsel alleges in the documents that on or about December 23, 2022, she directed Morgan Stanley to transfer and/or change the beneficiaries on the accounts.

The complaint states, “Morgan Stanley has refused to transfer the account containing well over $2 million in securities and cash to Misty, thereby breaching Morgan Stanley’s contractual obligation to Misty as a beneficiary.

“This position is similar to Morgan Stanley’s position, which refuses to honor authorized transfers of funds from foundations established by Michael Hammer, Armand Hammer Foundation, Inc. and Hammer International Foundation, Inc., all through the interference of Viktor Hammer were caused.

“As a direct result of Defendant’s breach as alleged herein, Plaintiff has suffered damages equal to an amount to be proved at trial, plus interest at the statutory rate and attorneys’ fees, such a total amount to be produced at the time of trial. “

The lawsuit further alleges that after Michael’s death, his son Viktor immediately “unlawfully attempted to gain control of all accounts and assets of both the Armand Hammer Foundation, Inc., (AHF) and Hammer International Foundation, Inc. (HIF) ) .”

“BREACH OF CONTRACT”

Morgan Stanley and Viktor Hammer made “substantial income” from the maintenance and administration of Michael’s accounts, which, according to the filing, would end with Morgan Stanley being transferred to his widow or others.

“Viktor Hammer has no legal authority to place himself in charge of the accounts or to assign himself control or authority over the accounts,” added Misty’s counsel.

However, at Viktor Hammer’s urging, Morgan Stanley has refused to comply with Michael Hammer’s order to transfer the accounts to Misty.

“Viktor Hammer, without legal authority or justification, knowingly and tortiously interfered with Michael Hammer’s contract with Morgan Stanley regarding the accounts, thereby causing harm and irreparable harm to Misty.”

Hammer’s widow is represented by Jeff Katofsky, a veteran trial attorney in Los Angeles.

Viktor Hammer, Morgan Stanley and the other listed defendants are yet to respond to the lawsuit, and the company did not respond to comment when contacted by The US Sun.

A case management conference is scheduled for June 8, 2023 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, according to court filings.

Michael reportedly inherited a whopping $40 million fortune from his late grandfather, Armand Hammer, along with two foundations and two art galleries.

But the family has been embroiled in numerous controversies, outlined in the bombastic documentary House of Hammer, which aired on Discovery+ just two months before Michael’s death.

TITAN’S DEATH

Armie’s relationship with his stepmother Misty still appears to be going strong after the pair were spotted grocery shopping in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving.

Photos show the couple at Bristol Farms, with the actor carrying a paper bag and drinks, while Misty was photographed with a large bouquet of yellow roses.

Meanwhile, Armie has been struggling financially since his sex scandal but is now off the hook after AMEX tried to sue him for $67,000, according to Radar Online.

The filing says American Express wants the entire case dismissed, and while it hasn’t yet responded, the move suggests the matter has been resolved out of court.

It is unknown if he will inherit any money from his father as part of his stepmother’s lawsuit.

Insiders previously told The US Sun that the social network star is “broke” and now living in LA after it was revealed he works and sells timeshares in the Cayman Islands.

He’s trying to get his life back on track in the wake of the scandal and amid his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife Elizabeth Chambers, the mother of his two young children.

After being accused of abuse by numerous women, Armie last year denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.

The LAPD has been investigating the actor for months but has yet to submit its findings to the District Attorney’s Office, although sources say they don’t believe he will be charged.

In the midst of his troubles, he lost his father but has yet to publicly pay tribute to the millionaire as he’s holding back.

A family representative confirmed the news of his father’s death last year, saying: “Michael Hammer has passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer,” adding that he is “at peace now.”

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