Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC midfielder Dirk Kuyt takes his lawyers to court after being sued himself
Dirk Kuyt 300[LNB]LIVERPOOL FC midfielder Dirk Kuyt is taking his own lawyers to court after being sued for allegedly refusing to pay contractors more than £50,000.[LNB]The World Cup finalist was served with a writ by property managers Knight Frank after it oversaw an overhaul and extension of his south Liverpool home.[LNB]The firm managed the £400,000 contract and expected to be paid 11% of that sum for its fees.[LNB]But Kuyt is accused of not paying.[LNB]Knight Frank's solicitors lodged papers at the High Court in March, saying the company planned to sue the 30-year-old Dutch international.[LNB]But five months later, Kuyt also issued a writ to law firm Withers.[LNB]It said if for any reason Knight Frank won its case against Kuyt, which he is staunchly defending, Withers should pay him damages or cover his losses.[LNB]A hearing about the case was due to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice tomorrow.[LNB]Kuyt's lawyer Steve Morris, a partner at DWF, told the ECHO: "Confidential negotiations are progressing.[LNB]"It is ongoing. I do not think at this stage I can say any more than that.[LNB]"It is an ongoing piece of litigation that is currently still going through the courts."
