J.C. Lee Settles $21 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Manager Anderson

Stan Lee’s daughter, J.C. Lee, has settled a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Max Anderson, her father’s former manager and road companion, who was accused of elder abuse and stealing over $21 million in memorabilia, autograph revenue, and appearance fees. The settlement, reached just before the case was set to go to trial, is contingent upon the completion of undisclosed terms. J.C. Lee’s lawsuit alleged that Anderson exploited his close relationship with Stan Lee, who was in his 80s and 90s and nearly blind, to control his business affairs and push him to work excessive hours in his final years. Anderson, who managed Lee’s convention appearances and memorabilia dealings for about a decade, was accused of amassing valuable collectibles and arranging contracts that Lee could not properly review. The case highlights the ongoing disputes over the late Marvel icon’s legacy and the financial exploitation of elderly celebrities. Further details of the settlement remain confidential.