Susan Sheel, widow of former Padres owner Peter Seidler, has filed a lawsuit in Texas aiming to take control of the franchise from her late husband's brothers, Bob and Matt Seidler. The lawsuit alleges breach of fiduciary duty and fraud, with additional claims of racist communications directed towards Sheel by Bob's wife. Sheel asserts her position as the holder of the largest individual ownership stake and the sole beneficiary of the Seidler Trusts, which grant exclusive control rights over the franchise.
, filed suit in Texas to attempt to claim control of the franchise from Bob and Matt Seidler—the brothers of Peter—alleging breach of fiduciary duty and fraud against the pair.'s Eben Novy-Williams and Daniel Libitt, also revealing allegations of racist communications toward Sheel by Bob's wife. Within, Sheel claims that Peter suggested he wanted his wife to have control of the franchise, and then their children before he died.
The complaint alleges claims against Matthew and Robert for breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud. I would urge anyone who is interested in the details to read the full complaint. This was not a decision I made lightly. During this difficult period, I have done everything in my power to avoid unwanted distractions and resolve the matter privately. I have focused on supporting the work of the many dedicated professionals within the Padres organization, as well as the incredible players we have the privilege of watching nearly every day throughout the season.
For the past 13 years, you the Padres fans - the best and most passionate in baseball—and the San Diego community have shown such incredible kindness to me, our children, and, of course, Peter. While the children and I feel Peter's absence every day, our collective devotion to this team is stronger than ever. Peter and I always planned, one day. to leave the team to the children. That remains my steadfast commitment.
I do not wish to litigate this matter in public, but rest assured I will do what it takes to protect my children, Peter's legacy, and this remarkable ball club. I look forward to a quick resolution so that we can—together—continue the work ahead.Josh Wilson is the news director of the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in 2024, he worked for FanSided in a variety of roles, most recently as senior managing editor of the brand’s flagship site.
SAN DIEGO PADRES PETER SEIDLER SUSAN SHEEL FRANCHISE DISPUTE BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
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