The Black Hills Institute did not have enough cash for a buyout, causing Larson's fossil collection to be appraised. Several years later, the court ruled that Neal would receive the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton "Stan", which was appraised at a value of $6 million at the time.
The Black Hills Institute was unable to purchase Larson's fossil collection due to financial constraints, leading to an appraisal of his fossils. Later, a court decision awarded Neal the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton "Stan", which had been valued at $6 million.