Billion-Dollar Family Feud Over Sherman Estate

0:00A fierce family feud is erupting over $2 billion in assets for murdered Pharmaking, Barry Sherman. His son Jonathan Sherman and board nominee Michael Wolkholm are clashing with Jonathan's sister Alexandra, her ex-husband Bradley Crotchock, and long-time money manager Alex Glazenberg. Barry and his wife Honey were killed in their Toronto home back in December 2017, leaving a massive estate split among their four kids. The battle centers on the Sherman Family Trust Board, called Sherfham, which oversees investments after selling Barry's drug company, Apatex. Wolkholm wants Ontario Superior Court to reinstate an independent chair or appoint a new one, claiming the current setup risks those assets. Jonathan separately seeks to boot Crotchock and Glazenberg for alleged breaches of trust. This infighting has roots in the tragedy, with siblings trading accusations amid poor estate planning. Judge Sean Dunphy notes, the air's rocky relationships aren't surprising after such loss, but he's pushing for an open hearing.

1:02Past secrecy bids failed, upholding court transparency. Recent filings reveal board votes blocking the chair's renewal and law firm conflicts with threats of lawsuits flying. All sides gear up for cross-exams and document swaps ahead of the May 25 showdown, unless they settle first. As this billion-dollar drama unfolds in court, it spotlights the unresolved Sherman murders still dragging with one part-time detective sifting. Files could be decades before closure on that front. Canada News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters. I'm Corey, with the story.