The battle over a luxurious Puerto Rican beachfront property unfolds in court as Cathleen Trigg-Jones takes legal action against Concierge Auctions.
At a Glance
- Cathleen Trigg-Jones claims her $6 million property was sold without her consent
- Lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court seeks $10 million in damages
- Auction allegedly conducted for $4.2 million—far below market value
- Concierge Auctions says her husband approved the transaction
- Case raises questions about gender equity and real estate ethics
Emmy Winner’s Home Sparks Legal Storm
Emmy-winning journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones has ignited a legal battle after her prized beachfront mansion in Puerto Rico was sold at auction for $4.2 million—a figure she says was $1.8 million below its appraised value and done without her consent.
In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court, Trigg-Jones claims the auction by Concierge Auctions occurred without her signature or legal review, labeling the sale “blatant misogyny” and a violation of her ownership rights. The property, part of a lavish lifestyle estate, has become the focal point in a growing dispute that pits marital consent against individual autonomy in high-stakes real estate.
Watch a report: Trigg-Jones Accuses Auction House of Illegal Sale.
A Sale Divided
Concierge Auctions contends the transaction was fully authorized—by her husband, Michael Jones. The firm maintains that proper procedures were followed, and legal documentation was secured. Their defense casts the dispute as a breakdown in communication between spouses, rather than corporate overreach.
Adding to the complexity, buyer Michael Nachmani is reportedly considering legal action of his own to uphold the validity of the sale. Trigg-Jones, meanwhile, insists she never agreed to any auction and never signed away her rights. The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages for financial loss and reputational harm.
Bigger Than One Beach House
Beyond the immediate legal claims, the lawsuit raises broader issues around property rights, gender equity, and transparency in luxury auctions. Trigg-Jones, a longtime advocate for women’s empowerment, framed the case as a test of how seriously the real estate world takes female consent in joint ownership.
If she prevails, the outcome could reverberate through the high-end real estate industry—especially where titles, power dynamics, and spousal consent blur the lines of legal authority.
As the case moves forward, it’s no longer just about one mansion on the beach. It’s about who has the final say when millions of dollars and reputations are on the line.
