Golf legend Jack Nicklaus accused his former business partner of attempting to control “every aspect” of his life in court documents filed in New York.
The 18-time major winner was the subject of a lawsuit by Howard Milstein earlier this year which alleged breach of contract, tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duty.
Milstein claimed Nicklaus was paid $145million in 2007 to provide exclusive services and properties to the Nicklaus Companies, which the golfer founded.
The pair’s business deal came about when Nicklaus turned his attention to course design and partnered with Emigrant Bank, controlled by Milstein, which bought 49% of the Nicklaus Companies via that $145m payment and 51% equity interest in the new company.
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As a result of the financial crash of 2008 the company required additional financing, which in turn led to Milstein taking control. Nicklaus attempted to leave, but was persuaded not to.
In court filings, Nicklaus said: “Once Howard had permanent control of the company, he acted as if he owned me. He tried to control every aspect of my life, from what I did, to whom I spoke with, to where I went, as if I was his property.
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