Ben Gordon Heads to Civil Court

Ben Gordon will make an appearance in civil court next week, but don’t worry, the Chicago Bulls star isn’t in any trouble. Gordon is alleging that his former financial consultants took more than $1 million from him through an investment deal as well as through Gordon’s salary. Larry Harmon and his firm, Larry Harmon and Associates, were hired by Gordon before he entered the NBA to oversee his finances during his NBA career.

According to Gordon, Harmon coerced him into investing $1 million into a real estate deal and instead of investing Gordon’s money, used it for his own real estate venture. Gordon also claims that Harmon was taking 1.5 percent of the basketball star’s seven-figure salary after they had agreed that Harmon would be paid a flat fee. Gordon’s suit accuses Harmon and several other partners of breach of contract and fiduciary duty. The Bulls star is seeking in excess of $1 million, accrued costs and interest rates, principle and unpaid payments, as well as a trial by jury. Even with the suit going on, Gordon’s top priority is gearing up for the upcoming basketball season and there’s no doubt that he’ll tear up the court when the Bulls start their season next month.

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