Jack Nicklaus v. Nicklaus Companies, LLC

Date: 10-22-2025

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Court: Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida

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Description: West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a defamation theory.

Retired Pro Golfer Jack Nicklaus sued his former company, Nicklaus Companies, LLC on breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and tortiouos interference.

Nicklaus alleged that Nicklaus Companies executives Howard Milstein, Andrew O’Brien and others were involved in spreading false stories that Nicklaus secretly negotiated a $750 million deal to join LIV Golf. Nicklaus, 85, also claimed the defendants said he was no longer fit to manage his business affairs.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $50 million.

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