Shilo Sanders sued by law firm for over $164K in unpaid legal bills
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A law firm filed a lawsuit against Shilo Sanders, claiming he failed to pay more than $164,000 in debt; A source familiar with the case confirmed the lawsuit to Fox News Digital.
The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that Sanders owed money for services provided by Barnes & Thornburg while he was facing a personal injury lawsuit in 2023, leading him to file for bankruptcy in October.
According to the lawsuit, the firm “provided the legal services and incurred the expenses reflected in the invoices between May 1, 2024, and August 26, 2024, pursuant to the agreement.” USA TodayThe first person to report the case.
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Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders reacts in the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)
“However, Mr. Sanders failed to pay the amounts reflected in the invoices presented to him and did not offer payment in response to Plaintiff’s efforts to obtain payment on the outstanding invoices. The total of the invoices Mr. Sanders currently owes to Plaintiff is $164,285.55, including $10,967.91 in interest for services provided and expenses incurred.”
The personal injury lawsuit was filed in 2016 after Sanders was accused of causing permanent harm to a security guard at Dallas High School after he tried to seize her phone. He owes $11 million due to his failure to appear for the hearing, resulting in a default judgment.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders practices during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Sanders has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to have the bankruptcy discharged, but the security guard is fighting the case.
Sanders’ manager, Drew Rosenhaus, did not respond to a request for comment.
Meanwhile, Sanders’ brother, Shedeur Sanders, will make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders are joining the AT&T Playoff Playoff Live List! Concert at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on January 18, 2025. (Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
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Shilo Sanders went undrafted last April after playing with his brother in Colorado, but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he was removed from the pre-season game and removed from the team.
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