Liverpool FC midfielder Dirk Kuyt takes his lawyers to court after being sued himself

Dirk Kuyt 300LIVERPOOL FC midfielder Dirk Kuyt is taking his own lawyers to court after being sued for allegedly refusing to pay contractors more than £50,000.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.The firm managed the £400,000 contract and expected to be paid 11% of that sum for its fees.But Kuyt is accused of not paying.Knight Frank's solicitors lodged papers at the High Court in March, saying the company planned to sue the 30-year-old Dutch international.But five months later, Kuyt also issued a writ to law firm Withers.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.A hearing about the case was due to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice tomorrow.Kuyt's lawyer Steve Morris, a partner at DWF, told the ECHO: "Confidential negotiations are progressing."It is ongoing. I do not think at this stage I can say any more than that."It is an ongoing piece of litigation that is currently still going through the courts."

Source: Liverpool_Echo