Constantine Scurtis, former brother-in-law of Alex Rodriguez, filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Rodriguez on Wednesday.
According to SI,
According to the New York Daily News, the Yankees’ star used his joint business venture with Scurtis, who is Rodriguez’s ex-wife Cynthia’s younger brother, to commit insurance and real estate fraud after Hurricane Ike in 2008.
Scurtis, who asserts that Rodriguez “wrongfully” forced him out of their company during his divorce from Cynthia in 2008, also said the three-time MVP recently filed a false tax return that created a $388,000 lien from the IRS on Scurtis’ Miami home.
Scurtis’ 12-count complaint was filed in Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday, which condemned Rodriguez for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, fraud, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment and tortious interference. An injunction was also filed to prevent the Yankees’ designated hitter from transferring assets in an effort to avoid judgment.
Looks like Rodriguez may have done a few shady things after Scurtis left his sister.
Rodriguez’s lawyer stated:
“Taki, I am sorry things Went down this way,” Rodriguez said. “I have the utmost Respect for you and Have a lot a lot of Love for you. I know I handled your Deal wrongly. I hope to have a long Calm, loving discussion Over lunch. Me and you alone. I also, do not believe This is the end for us.”
We’ll just have to wait and see what is said in Circuit Court on September 1.
What do you guys think, is Rodriguez in the wrong or is Scurtis on his feelings?