Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies is putting his parents on blast for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from him over the last several years. In new legal documents, Bohm, a Phillies third baseman, claimed that his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, siphoned large sums of his money into separate private accounts and used it for personal expenses. Bohm’s claims aren’t the first of their kind. Over the years, several professional athletes, including Baker Mayfield and Kobe Bryant, have filed lawsuits after alleging that people close to them betrayed them.
MLB Player Alec Bohm Sues Parents, Accuses Them Of Siphoning Millions And Locking Him Out Of Accounts
According to PEOPLE and ESPN, Bohm filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia on March 25, alleging that his parents transferred large sums of his money into different accounts they were managing for him.
In the documents, Bohm claimed his parents persuaded him to “entrust them with management of his personal and financial affairs, claiming that third-party advisors would invariably take advantage of Alex as he began his career in Major League Baseball.”
Bohm later claimed in the legal paperwork that his parents deceived him into believing they were knowledgeable enough to manage his money. However, Bohm claimed he eventually learned he had been locked out of the separate accounts and alleged his parents refused to provide the necessary information.
Alec Bohm Blasts Parents In Legal Documents, They Respond
The documents claim that Bohm’s parents have used his money to “pay for their own personal expenses.” While the alleged personal expenses were not made clear in the filing, Bohm claimed his parents “converted a sizeable amount” from the separate accounts “to their own use.”
In a statement to ESPN, Bohm’s parents said they were “deeply saddened” by the recent filing. Their lawyer, Robert Eckard, said they would “aggressively defend themselves,” adding that, despite Bohm’s claims, he has had “full access to the accounts, and his parents are paying his expenses on their personal credit cards.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Bohm love their son very much and have always acted in his best interests, both personally and professionally, and still do so to this day,” the statement finished.
MLB Fans React To The News And Rush To Alec Bohm’s Defense
On Reddit, users reacted to the heinous allegations Bohm made against his parents. Many rushed to his defense, citing previous stories from professional athletes.
One user called the situation “sad as f–k,” while another called it a “sh–ty situation.”
“Always wonder how many parents screaming during little league games are hoping their kid can be their meal ticket. Disgusting,” another user wrote.
“Happens way too often with young athletes. Parents will take the money and pay off their own debts,” someone else shared.
Mayfield Sues Father’s Company In 2024 Over Alleged Mishandling Of His Money
Unfortunately, Bohm isn’t the only professional athlete to have been involved in something as dastardly as this.
According to NBC News, Mayfield, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sued a financial firm owned by his father in 2024.
Mayfield had previously entered into a settlement with the company, which agreed to repay $11.7 million, after reportedly transferring that money from 2018 to 2021 “without his authorization.”
Mayfield, however, sought legal action after claiming that his father’s company had not repaid any of the required settlement.
“It is now clear that Defendants had no intention of making Plaintiffs whole when they entered into the Settlement Agreement,” the lawsuit said. “To date, Camwood Capital has not repaid even one dollar under the Settlement Agreement, Defendants have failed to refinance their existing loan, and Defendants have not provided Plaintiffs with access to their books and records.”
Bryant Sued Auction Company After His Mother Attempted To Sell His Memorabilia
A decade before that, NBA star Bryant sued Goldin Auctions after his parents allegedly sought to sell his memorabilia without his knowledge.
ESPN reported that Goldin was planning to sell items, including high school uniforms and Los Angeles Lakers championship rings, and had already given Bryant’s mother, Pamela, a $450,000 advance to buy a new home in Las Vegas.
Bryant reached a settlement with the company, which allowed the company to sell only about 10% of the items originally offered.
In a statement, Bryant’s parents apologized for their actions and for the “unintended pain” they caused their son. “We also apologize to Goldin Auctions for their inadvertent involvement in this matter and thank them for their assistance,” they finished.