Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has filed a lawsuit against his father for $12 million, citing apparent contract issues with his father's company.
Mayfield accused his father's company, Canwood Capital, of transferring funds “without authorization” from Mayfield and his wife between 2018 and 2021.
The two parties reached a settlement in January in which Mayfield's father, James, would repay almost all of the money, but Mayfield has not received the full amount, according to the complaint.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks during a press conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
The first $250,000 payment was scheduled for Sept. 30, but Mayfield never received it, according to the complaint.
“As plaintiffs begin to reveal defendants' illegal conduct and demand answers to explain the expropriation of their assets, defendants attempt to hide relevant information, avoid plaintiffs' questioning, and fabricate fictitious explanations for their actions. I did…” I read Suits..
“It is now clear that Defendants did not intend to make Plaintiff whole when they entered into the Settlement Agreement. To date, Canwood Capital has not repaid a single dollar under the Settlement Agreement. Defendant has failed to refinance existing loans, and Defendant has not provided Plaintiff with access to its books and records…In other words, Defendant has not fulfilled any of its obligations and has not provided Plaintiff with access to its books and records. They are refusing to even respond to the plaintiff's efforts.''
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, 6, shoots a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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The Mayfields claim they have “no choice” but to file this new lawsuit. The nine-page lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin.
Fox News Digital has reached out to James Mayfield's company for comment.
Mayfield is in his second season with the Buccaneers, signing a three-year, $100 million deal after signing a one-year demonstration contract last year.
Baker Mayfield, No. 6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on November 24, 2024. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Mayfield's Bucs outscored the lowly New York Giants 30-7 when Mayfield credited Tommy DeVito with an Italian hand gesture after a rushing touchdown. .
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