Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Trevon Diggs ‘Sued by Former Landlord for Up to $250,000 in Relief for Unpaid Rent and Property Damage’
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs has been sued by a former landlord for “up to” $250,000 in compensation for unpaid rent and property damage, according to a lawsuit received by the WFAA.
The lawsuit alleges that Diggs rented a home in Frisco, Texas and received a monthly rent payment of $5,500. Landlady Rose Marie Yadegar says she only paid for the first month.
The landlord says Diggs owes $33,500 in overdue rent plus late fees, $3,400 in repairs, and carpet cleaning and lawn maintenance fees.
According to the lawsuit, Diggs vacated the property at the end of July 22 in lieu of an eviction, and Yadegar was unable to fill the property. He is also responsible for the remaining two months of the lease, totaling $11,000. The lawsuit states Diggs previously agreed to pay attorneys’ fees under the terms of the lease.
Diggs, the brother of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon, has earned more than $5 million in his first two NFL seasons.
Trevon Diggs has been sued by a former landlord for “up to” $250,000 in unpaid rent relief
Diggs recently faced off against his brother Bills WR Stefon Diggs in NFL Pro Bowl games
Diggs’ attorney, Scott Becker, filed a response to the complaint, generally denying each individual allegation in the lawsuit and asking Yadegar to prove them.
Becker also explained that the suit came as “a bit of a surprise” to Diggs.
“This appears to be due to a misunderstanding or miscommunication with this rental property that ended sometime last year,” Becker said.
‘He thought this matter was completely resolved. That this situation came up out of the blue was a bit of a shock for him.”
“We certainly have a guilty conscience for them when there is property damage. My client did not cause this damage and we look forward to resolving this with her.’
Becker went so far as to attribute the circumstances to acquaintances of Diggs rather than the cornerback himself, while also implying that Diggs could be targeted due to his success.
Last season, Diggs was named a first-team all-pro after leading the NFL with 11 interceptions.
That season, he finished the year with three interceptions, 59 tackles and a fumbled recovery.
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