Phillies’ Alec Bohm Files Injunction to Retrieve $500,000 from Parents

A Philadelphia judge is considering a preliminary injunction requested by Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm. He asks the court to block his parents from spending more than $500,000 he says they withdrew in March. The move is part of an effort to retrieve $500,000 from parents and to halt related arbitration proceedings.

Alleged transfer of funds

Bohm’s filing says Daniel and Lisa Bohm removed $528,618 on March 5. The sum came from an account tied to an LLC associated with Bohm. Court papers state the money was placed in a trust tied to Florida attorney Robert Eckard.

An administrator at Eckard’s firm declared about $513,600 remains in the account where the funds were transferred. Bohm seeks either return of the money or an order restraining his parents from dissipating the funds.

Parents’ response

The Bohms’ Pennsylvania lawyers, Siobhan Cole and Justin Kadoura of Holland & Knight, say the transfer was lawful. They state the funds were moved to a special legal account under the parents’ authority as LLC managers.

The parents deny the transfer was made in anticipation of civil liability. Their lawyers said the family wealth remains intact and that forthcoming filings will address the accusations.

Allegations and counterclaims

Bohm’s attorneys contend the couple set aside a legal “war chest” just weeks before he sued. He seeks at least $3 million in the underlying litigation, according to his complaint.

Florida arbitration claims, filed by the parents, accuse Bohm of harming the LLCs. Those claims cite unauthorized transfers, account depletion, and closures of company bank accounts.

Jurisdiction fight

The parents argue arbitration should proceed in Florida. They point to LLC operating agreements Bohm allegedly signed that send disputes to Florida arbitration.

Bohm’s lawyers counter that he was misled about those agreements. They allege the documents are void due to fraud, and note he spends much of the year in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Affidavit and representation issues

In an affidavit, Bohm says he does not recall signing the LLC documents. He also alleges his parents pressured him to hire agent Scott Boras to further their interests.

Bohm has since changed representation. He moved from Boras to agent Nick Chanock of the Team, formerly the Wasserman Agency.

Court timeline and next steps

A Philadelphia judge gave Daniel and Lisa Bohm ten days to respond to the injunction request. Their lawyers asked for a four-day extension.

The injunction filing also seeks a pause on the Florida arbitration while Philadelphia courts consider the matter. Both sides now await further rulings and additional filings.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report new court filings and hearing dates.