“Shark Tank” investor and FUBU founder Daymond John has been granted a restraining order against former contestants who claim he mishandled their business.
The business owners at the center of the fallout are former Cleveland Brown player Al “Bubba” Baker, his wife, Sabrina, and daughter Brittani. Father and daughter appeared on the show in during Episode 11 of Season 5 and pitched their company, Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs. They left with a $300,000 investment from John in exchange for 30% of the company. However, after the deal soured off-air, the Baker family used social media to drag John for shady dealings. After the show aired, the Bakers claimed John decreased the investment to $100,000 with a 35% stake. They also accused the Shark of making vital decisions without their input.
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According to John, the Bakers misused company funds, resulting in him failing to make much of his investment back. There had been a previous settlement where the Bakers agreed to stop speaking negatively about him publicly. However, they proceeded to share their disdain on social media. John argued that having his name associated with bad business practices cost him a TV deal, a speaking engagement, and other opportunities. Ultimately, a judge sided with John and awarded him a permanent injunction.
Per the ruling, the family can no longer say anything on social media about John and must delete all posts relating to their experience on the show. As of Monday, it appeared that social media profiles for the business had been taken down. A personal IG for Al made no mention of his issues with John.
