Jim Palmer, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, has filed a civil lawsuit claiming he was defrauded of nearly $1 million by a former friend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The lawsuit is against Warren Michael Holmes, who is accused of breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and unjust enrichment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Palmer alleges that Holmes falsely represented himself as a prominent British hairstylist and convinced him and his wife to invest in a beauty product line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In 2018, Palmer loaned Holmes $750,000 to start beauty products including a haircare brand and an eyeliner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
By 2022, with no products launched, Palmer loaned an additional $235,000 to Holmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In March 2023, Holmes asked for a staggering $2.5 million to expand his unreleased product line into a global brand, which Palmer refused. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holmes ingratiated himself into Palmer's family, becoming close to Palmer's autistic stepson and even being named as his legal guardian and trust manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Palmer expressed that his stepson was used as a pawn in Holmes' scheme, taking advantage of the family's trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Palmer's wife, Susan, is genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's, and they feared for their stepson's future care, making them more susceptible to Holmes' influence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As of the latest reports, Holmes has not been located for serving the lawsuit, and an initial court appearance is scheduled for February 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .