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An arrest warrant was issued for Daniel Sturridge after claims he owes a man money for finding his missing dog four years ago. Sturridge has now responded with a statement on Twitter\/X, revealing that he will be hiring lawyers to deal with the situation.<\/p>\n
Sturridge’s family dog, Lucci, was reported as stolen from his home in Los Angeles back in 2019, until being returned by a young boy.<\/p>\n
The former Premier League footballer claims he paid a reward to the boy, although\u00a0Foster Washington – an American rapper who took credit for returning to the dog to Sturridge –\u00a0 filed a civil lawsuit after claiming he’d not been paid despite a promise from the former Liverpool star. Sturridge has now responded, saying: “The news yesterday was the first time my family and I heard that someone is continuing to try to get money from me, following the theft of my family’s dog, Lucci, which happened 4 years ago.<\/p>\n
“The truth is, I personally paid a reward to the young boy who found him. He was delighted with the reward, as were my family and I to get Lucci home. The person secking payment is not due any money, I already paid the young boy who found Lucci.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> “I was unaware of the court hearing even taking place. The legal paperwork was sent to the Air Bnb property which we had left within 24 hours of the burglary.<\/p>\n “Therefore. I have not had the opportunity to properly represent myself in relation to these false claims. With that being said, I have now instructed California lawyers to deal with matters on my behalf.<\/p>\n “I am confident that this will be resolved in my favour quickly and put an end to the speculative claim for good.” Back in\u00a0December 2021, Sturridge was ordered by a court in LA to pay Washington $30,000 (\u00a324,400).<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n This was ordered after a default judgement as Sturridge did not respond to the complaint. With the situation still unresolved nearly two years later, Sturridge is now seeking legal help as the arrest warrant was issued.<\/p>\n Sturridge hasn’t played since 2022 when he decided to hang up his boots at Australian side Perth Glory. Before moving to Australia he played out in Turkey, but his contract at Trabzonspor was terminated after he breached betting rules.<\/p>\n The striker was given a four-month worldwide ban for breaching betting rules and also fined him \u00a3150,000. Sturridge appeared on Sky Sports for the opening weekend of the 2023\/24 Premier League season, but is yet to be called back as a pundit.<\/p>\n
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