Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Billionaire in Feud with Children Over Empire Control
Imagine a very rich man who owns many companies, like a king with a big kingdom.
He told his three kids that they would get to run his kingdom one day.
But then, he changed his mind and said no.
Now, the kids are upset and are fighting with their dad to get control of the kingdom.
They also think their dad's new wife is causing trouble and keeping them away from him.
The dad is trying to get documents from his daughter in America to help him in court battles in other countries.
Courts in places like Liechtenstein have already made decisions, but the fight is still going on, and even the police are looking into it.
Billionaire Zygmunt Solorz is engaged in a legal battle with his three children over control of his business empire.
Solorz initially agreed to transfer control of his Liechtenstein-based foundations to his children but later rescinded the decision.
The children accuse Solorz's fourth wife, Justyna Kulka, of influencing his decision and preventing contact.
Legal actions are underway in Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Poland, and the US, with Solorz seeking documents from his daughter Aleksandra Żak.
Recent developments include Cyfrowy Polsat dismissing Solorz as CEO and removing Kulka from its supervisory board, following court decisions.
- Who
- Billionaire Zygmunt Solorz and his three children, Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, and Tobias Solorz, as well as his fourth wife Justyna Kulka.
- What
- A succession feud over control of Solorz's business empire, initially agreed to be transferred to his children but later backtracked by Solorz.
- When
- The dispute began at a family gathering last year, with recent legal actions occurring late last month and this summer.
- Where
- The dispute involves legal proceedings in Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Poland (Warsaw), and a US federal court.
- Why
- Solorz claims he was tricked into handing over control and is seeking to recover assets. His children state their goal is to gain control and prevent his wife from acquiring assets, especially amidst his declining health.
Zygmunt Solorz
Solorz's Children (Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, Tobias Solorz)
Initial Agreement and Backtracking
Zygmunt Solorz
Solorz initially agreed to transfer control of his Liechtenstein foundations to his three children but later reversed the decision.
Solorz's Children (Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, Tobias Solorz)
The children initiated succession discussions, leading to Solorz's initial agreement to transfer control.
Allegations of External Influence
Zygmunt Solorz
The children allege that Solorz's fourth wife, Justyna Kulka, is preventing contact with their father and influenced his change of heart.
Solorz's Children (Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, Tobias Solorz)
Solorz's legal actions suggest a belief he was tricked into handing over control, without directly naming external influence in the primary filing, though his children cite Kulka.
Legal Proceedings
Zygmunt Solorz
Solorz is appealing a Liechtenstein court's dismissal of his lawsuit to block the succession. He has also asked a US federal court to compel his daughter Aleksandra to hand over documents.
Solorz's Children (Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, Tobias Solorz)
The children have received favorable rulings in Liechtenstein and Cyprus, which they believe help prevent Kulka from gaining control. They assert that Aleksandra's possession of documents is relevant to the dispute.
- Billionaire
- Zygmunt Solorz
- Net Worth
- $2.4 billion
- Businesses
- ZE PAK SA (power utility), Cyfrowy Polsat SA (media and telecommunications)
- Children Involved
- Aleksandra Żak, Piotr Żak, Tobias Solorz
- Key Jurisdiction
- Liechtenstein
- Current Status
- Legal battles in multiple European courts and US federal court; Warsaw prosecutors investigating succession.