'Wicked Tuna' Star Sues Parents Over Alleged Plot To Sell Iconic Fishing Vessels

Key points

• The 'Wicked Tuna' captain is seeking a court order to block his parents from selling the show's primary vessel and three other boats.
• The lawsuit alleges the parents are trying to cut the plaintiff out of his interest in a Florida property and multiple maritime assets.
• This case highlights a major risk for family-owned food businesses where informal ownership agreements collide with high-value branding.

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• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - DOJ press releases and filings

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