The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals receiver Chad Johnson is being sued for failing to honor a promise to give away a Lexus he had received from a Florida dealer, and that he didn't come through on promises to provide trips to two different people.
Specifically, Johnson has been added to an existing lawsuit against the Funny Bone Comedy Club (where the motto is, "Anytime you used the word 'bone,' it's automatically funny") arising from the failure to deliver on the promised prizes. Johnson was the host last season of a Tuesday night comedy showcase, and the crowds allegedly grew based on the giveaways from the Bengals star.
Last year, Johnson finagled tickets to his team's game in New Orleans from Saints coach Sean Payton, whom Johnson did not previously know. Johnson stiffed Payton for a couple of weeks..
The Enquirer - Chad Johnson added to lawsuit
05-05-2007, 02:17 PM
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