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Article: First aepalimonyAE plaintiff; Sonic founder.(News)(Obituary)
- Article from:
- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- November 1, 2009
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Michelle Triola Marvin, 76, who fought a landmark "palimony" case against her former lover, actor Lee Marvin, has died.
Marvin lived with Lee Marvin for six years and took his name. They broke up in 1970 and nine years later she sued for nearly $2 million, even though she had no alimony rights because the couple never married. Her lawyer dubbed the request "palimony" and the name stuck.
The case set a precedent in California law that allowed unmarried partners to sue for financial support, and many similar cases followed.
Troy N. Smith, 87, the founder of a drive-in chain that became Sonic restaurants, has died.
Smith started the Top ...