Fanatics File Lawsuit Against Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals’ Dad Adds

Apparel maker Fanatics has renewed its lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., adding his father, former NFL star Marvin Harrison Sr., and allegations of fraud in addition to breach of contract.

The suit was originally filed in New York Supreme Court this spring, alleging that Harrison Jr. failed to fulfill his obligations under a May 2023 agreement he signed with the retailer and estimated damages in the “millions of dollars.”

The amended suit — filed Friday in the same court — adds that Harrison Sr. “aided and abetted Harrison Jr.’s fraud on Fanatics.” The company says affidavits from both Harrisons on July 31 reveal that Harrison Sr. actually signed the contract with Fanatics, acting on behalf of the Harrison Collection.

“Harrison Sr. intentionally signed the Binding Terms Sheet in such a manner as to cause fanatics to reasonably believe that Harrison Jr. was the true signatory when in fact he was not,” the lawsuit states.

ESPN reported the deal was for at least $1 million for autographs, signed trading cards, game-worn apparel and other marketing opportunities.

Harrison Jr. was a star wide receiver at Ohio State when he signed in 2023, and the Cardinals used the No. 4 to select him in the NFL draft. The wide receiver does not have an agent and was represented by his father, Harrison Sr., who is a Hall of Famer after a 13-year career with the Indianapolis Colts.

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