Phillies' Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his money
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has filed a lawsuit against his parents, accusing them of diverting millions of dollars from his financial accounts for their personal use.
- The lawsuit alleges Bohm's parents established and controlled several limited liability company accounts, transferring funds from his personal accounts without his consent and restricting his access.
- Bohm is seeking at least $3 million in damages, control over the accounts, and an independent audit of all transactions involving his money.
- Bohm's parents deny the allegations, stating they have acted in his best interests and that he has had full access to the accounts, with expenses paid on their personal credit cards.
- The dispute comes amid Bohm's $10.2 million contract with the Phillies for the 2026 season, while his parents reportedly live a nomadic lifestyle traveling in a recreational vehicle.
