Alec Bohm, third baseman for the Phillies, is embroiled in a legal dispute with his parents, who plan to counter-sue, as reported by The Athletic, referencing documents from a Philadelphia court.
Bohm is seeking at least $3 million, accusing his parents of defrauding him by mismanaging his income while they oversaw family finances.
In their complaint, Daniel and Lisa Bohm stated, “This is a private family dispute over personal finances,” emphasizing that it has no relevance to Philadelphia and should be handled in Florida instead.
They deny the accusations, asserting that legal proceedings should occur in Florida because two of the limited liability companies (LLCs) they operated on behalf of Alec are registered there.
Alec filed the lawsuit on March 25 in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, claiming that through the LLC, his parents misappropriated funds from his account for personal gain.
The Athletic noted that Alec was drafted third overall by the Phillies in the 2018 MLB Draft. He stated that the LLC was intended to manage his earnings as a baseball player and that his parents had warned him about potential exploitation by outsiders.
Alec contends the issues began in 2019 when he learned his parents needed to hold 10 percent of the LLC to act as authorized representatives, with the promise of repayment.
He believes they ultimately diverted funds for “their own use” and used money from his charity to cover personal expenses.
In 2024, while exploring real estate options, he informed them that he could not acquire property in his name and therefore established two additional LLCs.
He alleges that his parents exaggerated certain debts to misappropriate some funds.
Alec is reportedly seeking $3 million, along with $528,618 from his brokerage account, and he wants complete control over the LLC.
Robert Eckardt, representing Daniel and Lisa, expressed that they love their son deeply and have always acted in his best interests, both publicly and privately. They are reportedly heartbroken over the allegations and believe they are entirely unfounded.
According to The Athletic, the tension escalated last October when Alec’s parents mentioned complications with his girlfriend moving in with her at a house owned by Next Level LLC, which they manage.
The parents reassured Alec that he had control over the LLC because he owned the majority of shares in all ten companies and claimed their actions were not questionable.
They stated in court documents, “Upon leaving Texas, we were concerned but thought Alec was satisfied with our explanations, as we received no further inquiries from him.”
Alec’s legal team reportedly began requesting information from his parents in January. They claimed that Alec had stopped communicating after their last conversation.
Daniel and Lisa’s attorneys provided Alec with a timeline detailing the establishment and management of the LLC, asserting that they all had access to the financial accounts set up shortly after Alec’s financial partner took charge in 2018.
They believe this information will make Alec reconsider his claims, declaring their desire to mend their relationship with him and move past the issue.
Additionally, the parents assert that the original foundation was incorporated in Florida, supporting their argument that this matter should not be addressed in Pennsylvania, where the public attention around Alec has made a private family issue into a media spectacle.
They argued, “All states have a stake in preventing sensational and unfair narratives around family conflicts,” seeking to relocate the case out of Pennsylvania.
The $528,618 Alec mentioned was allegedly transferred to an account managed by their Florida attorney, with claims that the funds were directed for legal purposes, while Alec insists they funded LLC expenses.
They claimed the transfer was for an “emergency.”
In their documents, they indicated that the funds helped secure resources amid ongoing disputes, ensuring that no external parties could exploit the remains of the companies.
As the conflict intensifies, his parents are reportedly requesting compensation for their time and effort spent managing Alec’s financial affairs.
Alec’s team alleges there was a memo indicating his parents’ ownership stake was valued at $767,000, suggesting it might be less contentious to buy them out rather than engage in a court battle.
His parents also indicated they might charge him $50 an hour for their years of managing his affairs.
Daniel noted that “Alec was happy to have us handle everything for him,” adding that they never sought or received compensation for their support, which they provided out of love.
