“Shark Tank” star panelist Daymond John was granted a everlasting restraining order on Friday in opposition to three former contestants. They have been posting on social media about their alleged “nightmare” expertise with him, courtroom papers declare.
Former NFL defensive finish Al “Bubba” Baker, his spouse Sabrina, and daughter Brittani have been ordered by a New Jersey federal courtroom to cease talking publicly about their expertise with John. They appeared on the present in 2014.
The Bakers have been additionally ordered to clear “disparaging” social media posts about John and their enterprise relationship.
Court filings state Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs, the Bakers’ firm, are accusing John of attempting to take management of their entity.
“All the Bakers’ posts are negative, disparaging, or both and certainly could impact DFV’s and John’s reputation, goodwill, and credibility,” US District Judge Robert Kugler wrote in his ruling, referring to the DF Ventures entity John set as much as do enterprise with the household.
“These posts clearly caused reputational harm that John will now have to deal with and counter.”
Earlier, the Bakers complained to the LA Times that John and his associates had misled them, tried to take their enterprise, and disadvantaged them of income within the present’s aftermath.
The Bakers accepted an on-air supply from John for a $300,000 funding for 30% of their boneless ribs firm.
They claimed the supply was later revised off-air to $100,000 for a better 35% stake.
John issued an announcement after the TRO ruling.
“Today’s decision against the Bakers, their company, and their false statements is a moment of vindication,” John mentioned in an announcement.
“The precise info, the report, and the federal Judge’s opinion have confirmed that I didn’t — and couldn’t have — dedicated any wrongdoing. I’ve all the time upheld transparency and honesty all through my journey as an entrepreneur.
“I am grateful for the support that I’ve received during this time and will continue defending my reputation with the same passion I bring to empowering fellow entrepreneurs.”
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