Trimmer v. Van Bomel

Tour guide Trimmer (plaintiff) claimed wealthy widow Van Bomel (defendant) promised that if he devoted all his time to her, she would support him financially for life, including eventually providing enough for a lifetime of "sumptuous living"; Trimmer quit his job and served as her companion for roughly five years, with Van Bomel funding his lavish lifestyle throughout, but after the relationship ended he sued for $1.5 million to enforce the alleged oral lifetime-support promise.