Clothing manufacturer Fanatics has re-filed its lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., accusing him of breach of contract, his father, former NFL star Marvin Harrison Sr., and fraud.
The lawsuit was originally filed this spring in New York Supreme Court, alleging that Harrison Jr. failed to fulfill his obligations under a deal he struck with the retailer in May 2023 and estimating damages to be in the “millions of dollars.”
The amended lawsuit — filed Friday in the same court — adds that Harrison Sr. “aided and abetted Harrison Jr.’s fraud on Fanatics.” The company says statements from both Harrisons on July 31 reveal that it was in fact Harrison Sr. who signed the contract with Fanatics, acting on behalf of the Harrison Collection.
“Harrison Sr. intentionally signed the Binding Terms Sheet in such a manner that Fanatics would reasonably believe that Harrison Jr. was the true signatory, when in fact he was not,” the complaint states.
ESPN reported The deal included at least $1 million for autographs, signed collectible cards, game apparel and other marketing opportunities.
Harrison Jr. was a star receiver at Ohio State when he signed the deal in 2023 and the Cardinals used the 4th overall pick to select him in the NFL draft. The receiver does not have an agent and is represented by his father, Harrison Sr., who is a Hall of Famer after a 13-year career with the Indianapolis Colts.