Reckless Ben could finally upload Bricks & Minifigs Part 3 after latest legal update

Reckless Ben’s long-delayed Bricks & Minifigs Part 3 investigation could finally be released after a new court filing revealed that BAM Franchising and the defendants have agreed to modify the temporary restraining order at the centre of the ongoing legal dispute.

The YouTuber, whose real name is Benjamin Schneider, has been documenting allegations and business disputes involving Bricks & Minifigs, the Mansell family and former franchise operators connected to the company’s Salem, Oregon location. The controversy escalated in May when BAM Franchising Inc. and several other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Schneider, Reckless Ben LLC and additional defendants.

Earlier this month, Schneider claimed he had completed Part 3 of his Bricks & Minifigs investigation but could not publish the video because of a temporary restraining order issued in the case. He argued that releasing the content could expose him to legal penalties and potentially affect fundraising efforts linked to the dispute.

A significant development emerged on June 24 when BAM Franchising and the defendants jointly asked the court to modify the existing restraining order and replace it with a preliminary injunction. The filing also requested that a scheduled June 30 hearing be vacated to allow both sides to pursue mediation or settlement discussions.

Under the proposed order, restrictions against threats, doxxing, trespassing, impersonation and interference with franchise operations would remain in place. However, the revised language would explicitly permit discussion of the lawsuit, publication of court filings, investigative journalism and commentary across platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and podcasts.

If approved by the court, the changes could remove one of the biggest obstacles Schneider has cited in preventing the release of Bricks & Minifigs Part 3. The proposed order still requires approval from Judge Tony F. Graf Jr., and the underlying lawsuit remains ongoing.