Chris Bosh Sues Ex Because of 'Basketball Wives'
Chris Bosh was the only member of the Heat's "Big Three" that has kept himself out of the media spotlight for legal issues, until Monday. Bosh filed a complaint in Los Angeles federal court against former girlfriend and mother of Bosh's child, Allison Mathis. Bosh filed the complaint in an attempt to prevent Mathis and 'Basketball Wives' from using his name in the media to profit. According to the complaint, “Defendant Mathis is attempting to promote her own commercial brand and become a television personality and/or celebrity by exploiting her former relationship with plaintiff.”
Oddly enough, two other prominent "Big Men" that have worn NBA jerseys from Florida have encountered the the same circumstances Bosh is facing. Former Heat and Magic star, Shaquille O'Neal threatened his wife with a lawsuit if she mentioned his name on the show last year. Meanwhile, current Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard won a $500,000.00 settlement against his ex wife for her appearances on the show. In both of those instances, confidentiality agreements played a prominent role in the outcomes. With a lack of marriage in Bosh's case, it may be more difficult for Bosh to put the heat on Mathis to keep his name off of the air.
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