BAM Franchising announced in a statement published August 19 that it has reached a comprehensive and amicable resolution with the Mansell family. The agreement addresses a dispute involving a LEGO Star Wars collection that was originally consigned to a former owner of the Bricks & Minifigs Salem/Keizer store in Oregon.
Under the terms of the resolution, the Mansell family has been made whole by BAM for losses associated with their consignment arrangement with the former franchise store owner. The agreement includes an assignment to BAM of the Mansells' claims arising from the original consignment contract. The Mansells have also agreed to provide relevant records if BAM chooses to pursue those claims against those responsible.
Ammon McNeff, CEO of BAM Franchising, Inc., stated that mediation allowed the parties to exchange relevant records and information to develop a more complete understanding of the situation. McNeff noted that the Mansells have been compensated for their loss and expressed regret regarding the uncertainty, losses, and pain the family suffered during the prolonged investigation.
The dispute originated from a consignment contract between the Mansell family and the former Salem/Keizer, Oregon store. According to the statement, BAM, Baker Salem, Josh Johnson, and Brandon Best were not parties to that contract. The Mansells' loss resulted from the sales, accounting, storage, and disposition of inventory by the former operator of the store.
The settlement is a compromise of disputed claims and does not constitute an admission of liability, wrongdoing, or unlawful conduct by BAM, the Mansells, or any other released party.
While the matter with the Mansell family is resolved, separate mediation efforts remain ongoing between BAM and Ben Schneider and related parties. BAM stated it remains hopeful that those discussions will result in an amicable resolution.
