Matt Seidler’s attorneys filed an answer to the court Monday rejecting the claims of Peter Seidler’s widow and accusing her of taking a ‘wrecking ball’ to his legacy

Sheel Seidler previously accused two of her brothers-in-law of breaches of fiduciary duty and fraud as executors of Peter Seidler’s estate.

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late Padres owner Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit earlier this month trying to gain control of the team. That suit made various allegations, including that two of Peter’s brothers (Matt and Bob) breached various fiduciary duties as they tried to make an underhanded attempt to control the club and maybe even relocate the team.

Peter Seidler’s widow contends in lawsuit she was intimately involved in running of team, a claim disputed by many involved

Matt Seidler says that Sheel Seidler, widow of the late Peter Seidler, is seeking “control and unlimited money" in her lawsuit.

Matthew Seidler's lawsuit also seems to suggest Sheel Seidler's lawsuit cost the Padres a chance at star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who instead signed with the rival Los Angele

As part of reporting of a story on Sheel Seidler’s involvement in running the Padres while Peter Seidler was alive, she answered questions via e-mail