Melvin Dummar was an American man known for his connection to the late billionaire Howard Hughes. In 1976, Dummar claimed that he had met Hughes in a Las Vegas restroom and that Hughes had left him a handwritten will, which allegedly bequeathed him a significant portion of his estate. This claim led to a highly publicized court case. The will was contested, and the legal battle drew considerable media attention. Ultimately, the courts ruled against Dummar, stating that the will was not valid. His story remains a notable part of Hughes's complex legacy and the myths surrounding his life.