Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has taken a brutal family dispute into public view, filing a civil complaint in Philadelphia on Wednesday that accuses his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, of siphoning off millions of dollars from accounts they controlled. The lawsuit claims the couple set up and operated a network of limited liability companies to manage Bohm’s earnings, then funneled money from his personal accounts into those entities. Bohm is asking the court to return the money, hand him control of the accounts and award additional damages.
According to The New York Times, the complaint identifies two LLCs named ADB18 and ADB18 II, which the suit says were formed in 2019. It further alleges that Daniel and Lisa Bohm created two more entities in 2024 tied to a Texas property. On paper, the parents allegedly assigned themselves a 10% stake so they could act as administrators, while in practice retaining control over the accounts and where the money went.
Inside the Lawsuit’s Core Claims
Per AP, the filing alleges that millions of dollars were shifted out of Bohm’s personal accounts into the family-run LLCs, and that some funds from the Alec Bohm Foundation were tapped to cover his parents’ personal expenses. The complaint says that after Bohm asked in January for account statements and login credentials, his parents hired counsel and turned over only limited information. Their attorney then told Bohm they planned to bill him for administrative work at $50 an hour.
What Bohm Wants From The Court
As detailed by The New York Times, Bohm is seeking at least $3 million in damages, along with an order forcing his parents to repay any money they allegedly used for their own expenses. He also wants full control of the LLCs handed over to him and a court-ordered accounting by a certified public accountant. Filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, the complaint asks the court to trace every dollar that moved from Bohm’s personal accounts into those controlled by his parents.
Family Fires Back, Team Stays Quiet
AP reported that the Bohms’ attorney, Robert Eckard, said Daniel and Lisa are “deeply saddened by the allegations” and intend to “vigorously defend themselves.” On the other side, Bohm’s lawyer, Gary DeVito, said they are conducting a “thorough examination” of the financial dealings at issue. Bohm himself declined to wade into it publicly after the Phillies’ season opener, telling reporters he would not discuss “personal matters right now.”
Why The Money Fight Matters
Financial site Spotrac projects that Bohm will earn about $10.2 million in 2026 and notes he received a $5.85 million signing bonus after going third overall in the 2018 draft. Those numbers help explain why control over the accounts at the center of the lawsuit could shape his long-term financial picture. While the roughly $3 million Bohm is seeking is relatively modest compared with some major-league paydays, the suit is focused on clawing back money he says benefited the defendants and on securing firm control of his own earnings.
What Comes Next In Court
The case now heads into the pretrial stages in Philadelphia County, where discovery could bring detailed bank records and LLC operating agreements into the open. As the court sets schedules and the lawyers file their motions, it will become clearer whether this family dispute ends in a negotiated settlement or plays out in a contested trial.
