Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster filed two separate lawsuits against Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball, and their parents, LaVar and Tina Ball, causing a stir among the family. As Chicago Tribune reports, the Ball family, along with several entities, are charged with trademark infringement, fraud, unfair business practices, and more, by Foster, claiming total damages of over $200 million.
In October 2019, Foster filed a lawsuit against LaVar Ball, charging him with the embezzlement of over $2.5 million from Big Baller Brand—an issue that remains unresolved. Foster has now initiated two more lawsuits, targeting LaVar, Tina, Lonzo, and LaMelo Ball. Bleacher Report reveals that the first lawsuit alleges Foster's non-receipt of millions of dollars due for his contribution to the apparel brand, and accuses the defendants of violating his trademarks with the introduction of the LaMelo Ball MB1 shoe by Puma.
In the second lawsuit, Chicago Tribune mentions, Foster is suing Lonzo Ball for malicious prosecution, intentional interference with contractual relations, and unfair gain, seeking in excess of $600,000 in legal fees and potentially millions more in additional damages. This lawsuit points out that the earlier allegations made by Lonzo against Foster led to Foster's financial and business relations loss, reputation damage, and emotional suffering.
Foster's allegations expose a complicated entanglement of personal and business relationships, further complicated by Foster's claims to trademarks, including the MB1 line of LaMelo Ball. Further details of LaMelo's migration to Puma, the disputes surrounding the creation of his signature shoe, and the alleged relocation of trademark registrations without Foster's consent are expected to be revealed as the legal battle continues.
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