Jeanie Buss Files Lawsuit Against Brothers Over Lakers Dispute

Lakers President Jeanie Buss on Friday "sought a restraining order against her brothers Jim and Johnny" in L.A. County Superior Court. Jeanie Buss "appeared to thwart an effort by Jim and Johnny that could oust her as the Lakers' president and controlling owner." On Feb. 21 Jeanie Buss removed Jim Buss from his role as Lakers Exec VP/Basketball Operations and named Magic Johnson President of Basketball Operations. Three days later Johnny Buss "notified his sister of a March 7 meeting to elect" the team's BOD. However, the brothers proposed four directors and "didn't include her." The family trusts that own 66% of the Lakers can "elect three of the board's five members." The trusts "mandate the co-trustees -- Johnny, Jim and Jeanie -- take all actions to ensure Jeanie Buss remains controlling owner of the Lakers." She has occupied the role since their father, Jerry Buss, died in '13 (L.A. TIMES, 3/4).