Archive · 28 May 2025
Keyshawn Johnson Sues Agent for Unpaid Referral Fees
Former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson is suing his former agent, Chris Ellison.
Johnson says they had a deal where Johnson would get a portion of the money Ellison made from representing players Johnson brought to him.
Johnson claims Ellison didn't pay him the money he was owed, and is now suing for almost a million dollars.
Ellison denies having such an agreement with Johnson.
Keyshawn Johnson is suing NFL agent Chris Ellison for $1 million.
Johnson alleges he had an agreement with Ellison for referral fees for over a decade.
Ellison was to pay Johnson one-third of his commission from players referred by Johnson.
Johnson claims Ellison owes him $962,335 in unpaid fees from four NFL players.
Ellison denies Johnson's claims.
- Who
- Keyshawn Johnson is suing Chris Ellison.
- What
- Keyshawn Johnson is suing sports agent Chris Ellison for $1 million over alleged unpaid referral fees.
- When
- Lawsuit filed last week.
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- Keyshawn Johnson alleges Chris Ellison failed to pay referral fees.
Keyshawn Johnson's View
Chris Ellison's View
Agreement Existence
Keyshawn Johnson's View
Keyshawn Johnson claims there was a verbal agreement for referral fees.
Chris Ellison's View
Chris Ellison denies the existence of the agreement.
- Plaintiff
- Keyshawn Johnson
- Defendant
- Chris Ellison
- Amount of Lawsuit
- $1 million
- Length of Alleged Agreement
- 10 years
- Number of Players Involved
- Four NFL Players
- Reason for Lawsuit
- Finder's Fees
