Casual Male sues Knicks player.....
Canton chain takes center Eddy Curry to court alleging he hasn’t paid a two-year-old clothing bill
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By Steve Adams
The Patriot Ledger
Posted Dec 26, 2008 @ 05:53 AM
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CANTON — New York Knicks back-up Eddy Curry has failed to pay a $47,000 clothing bill to Casual Male Retail Group, according to a lawsuit filed by the Canton big-and-tall apparel chain.
Curry, whose NBA salary is $10 million this year, was a client of the Jared M. brand of high-end clothing that Casual Male acquired in 2006 and sold this year.
Curry hasn’t paid for dozens of shirts, sweaters and suits ordered in 2006 from Jared M., according to the lawsuit filed in Circuit Court of Cook County, Ill. Curry previously played for the Chicago Bulls.
The items included a $3,270 suit and a pair of $1,390 sweaters, according to invoices submitted by Casual Male’s attorney, Edward Margolis of Chicago. The outstanding balance totals $41,638, plus $5,424 in interest penalties.
Casual Male struck a $2 million deal in 2006 with fashion designer Jared Margolis to design a line of custom-tailored clothing. Targeted at professional athletes and celebrities, the line was sold in the Rochester Big & Tall division’s stores.
Margolis’ brand had cachet among athletes, having previously outfitted baseball slugger Sammy Sosa and boxer Evander Holyfield.
But Casual Male ended the partnership with Jared M. this year, saying sales did not meet Casual Male’s expectations.
Steve Adams may be reached at sadams@ledger.com.
