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Redstone’s ex-companion challenges mogul’s signature on docs

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2011 file photo, Sumner Redstone arrive at the premiere of "Footloose" in Los Angeles. Redstone's former companion Manuela Herzer filed court documents Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, seeking a mental evaluation of the media mogul and claiming that his signature appears to have been forged on recent documents. Redstone's lawyer Gabrielle Vidal vehemently denies her accusations. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2011 file photo, Sumner Redstone arrive at the premiere of "Footloose" in Los Angeles. Redstone's former companion Manuela Herzer filed court documents Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, seeking a mental evaluation of the media mogul and claiming that his signature appears to have been forged on recent documents. Redstone's lawyer Gabrielle Vidal vehemently denies her accusations. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A former companion of Sumner Redstone claims his signature on recent documents appears to be forged.

The ex-companion, Manuela Herzer, is an ex-girlfriend of Redstone and has been a caretaker in recent years.

She first sought to have Redstone’s mental state assessed last month and renewed that request in a new court filing Monday in Los Angeles.

The filing is accompanied by a declaration from a handwritten expert who asserts Redstone’s signature on recent documents were likely forged

It also accuses Redstone’s lawyers of misrepresenting the condition of the 92-year-old in recent court filings.