Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has initiated legal action against her late husband’s brothers in an effort to secure control of the Major League Baseball team. Filed in the San Diego Superior Court, the lawsuit contends that Peter Seidler’s brothers, Andrew and Paul Seidler, have sought to take control of the franchise under controversial circumstances following Peter’s death in November 2023. According to court documents, Sheel Seidler claims she has been left out of key discussions regarding the franchise’s direction and operations. She lamented, ‘I just want a voice in my husband’s legacy.’ Her lawsuit seeks equitable relief and an injunction that would prevent the brothers from making unilateral decisions about the team without her consent. The Padres, a prominent MLB franchise, were previously under Peter Seidler’s ownership since 2012, and he was instrumental in establishing the team’s competitive lineage, including significant financial investments in players and facilities. The suit’s implications could have a lasting impact on the team as it negotiates its future amidst a competitive landscape. Legal analysts suggest that this case might not only affect ownership but could also reverberate through the MLB as a whole, raising questions about familial control and governance within sports teams. Both Andrew and Paul Seidler have yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit.
Sheel Seidler Sues for Control of Padres Following Husband’s Death
