Jim Palmer Suing Family Friend For Scamming Him Into A Loan Of Nearly $1 Million

Pitcher Jim Palmer, a Hall of Famer, is suing a longtime acquaintance, claiming the latter defrauded him out of about $1 million. According to The Athletic, Palmer claims in a complaint submitted to the Superior Court of Orange County, California, that Warren Michael Holmes disappeared after taking out loans totalling $985,000 from him and his spouse.

Jim Palmer Suing Family Friend For Scamming Him Into A Loan Of Nearly $1 Million

Palmer stated that in 2015, he became acquaintances with Holmes, a man posing as a British hairdresser. As time went on, Holmes grew close to both Spencer, his 27-year-old stepson with autism, and Susan, Palmer’s wife.

The bond eventually grew to such an extent that the Palmers appointed Holmes Spencer’s legal guardian and trustee in the event of their deaths.

Palmer, who played for the Orioles for 19 seasons and won 268 games, alleges that Warren Michael Holmes deceived him by posing as a “successful British hair stylist” in order to get loans of $985,000 from the 78-year-old Palmer and his wife, Susan, to launch a line of cosmetics.

Holmes has not been served, but the initial court date is set on February 22.

Palmer claims that in November 2018, he and his spouse gave Holmes a $750,000 loan to establish Love Brands, a holding company for his cosmetics. Palmer estimated that Holmes had not paid back any amount of the debt after around four years.

At that point, the Hall of Famer gave Holmes an additional $235,000 loan in an attempt to launch the business and generate revenue.

Palmer claims that in March of last year, Holmes requested an extra $2.5 million, but Palmer turned him down and demanded repayment for the earlier loans. Palmer claims that he has still not received payment, and the family is still unaware of Holmes’ whereabouts.

Additionally, according to the complaint, Holmes cultivated a bond with Palmer’s 27-year-old stepson Spencer, who has autism, in order to facilitate the family’s integration.

I’m not saying (it gives you) the right to steal a million dollars. But the bottom line is, emotionally, physically, we helped him. We funded the money to supposedly realize his dream, to allow him to be what he wanted to be. And then he just disappeared.”

How many gold gloves did Jim Palmer win?

Using a high kick in his throwing motion, Palmer won 20 games or more in eight separate seasons (1970–1973, 1975–78). In addition, he earned two career ERA championships (2.40 in 1973 and 2.09 in 1975), and four career Gold Glove Awards (1976–79) were awarded to him for his exceptional fielding abilities.

How many World Series did Jim Palmer go to?

Jim was a great playoff pitcher who worked in six World Series and won three titles. He was selected for the All-Star Game six times, and his four starts in the Midsummer Classic rank second all-time. Palmer went 8-3 with a 2.61 ERA in 17 postseason games between the World Series and the ALCS.

Is Jim Palmer a Hall of Famer?

Jim Palmer is without a doubt one of the greatest players of all time, both on and off the field. The career stats are as follows: 211 complete games, 53 shutouts, 2.86 ERA, 268-152 record, eight seasons with 20 or more victories (all within a nine-year stretch).

 

 

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