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Ichiro Suzuki -- Sued for Balking Construction Bill

Posted Apr 28th 2009 9:00PM by TMZ Staff

Seattle Mariners all-star Ichiro Suzuki is being sued by a construction company that claims he struck out swinging when it came time to pay his bill.

According to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Ichiro hired American Technologies to perform construction and remediation services at his home in Los Angeles. American claims they lived up to their end of the deal, but Ichiro never forked over the $131,774.25 he was billed.

The company is suing for what they're owed, plus attorneys' fees, costs, and interests.

A call to the Mariners was not immediately returned.

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1. It's time for him to fire his accountant! Lol - I think Ichiro is pretty cute.

Posted at 9:17PM on Apr 28th 2009 by Ms. C

2. pay yo bills fool!

Posted at 9:47PM on Apr 28th 2009 by BaldOuting.blogspot.com

3. Deport Ichiro Suzuki back to Japan...

Posted at 1:46AM on Apr 29th 2009 by jessup

4. he sucks, trade this loser.

Posted at 10:51PM on Apr 28th 2009 by bad_mofo1

5. Ichiro should just fire his business manager. He will pay up. I'm sure the contractor tacked on some extras.

Ichiro was MVP of the American League in his first year in MLB. Ichiro is a career 330 hitter, a perennial 200 hit, 100 runs scored, Golden Glove outfielder. In 2004, he set the MLB record for hits in a single season with 262 hits.

This guy if anything is underrated. A 5 tool player, Ichiro demonstrated his extra reserve of power, In batting practice this season Ichiro hit 7 out of 8 for homeruns and hit a grand slam during the game.

Ichiro merits respect. He's one of the best.

Posted at 10:55PM on Apr 28th 2009 by Nick

6. he is over paid and sucks as a player.

Posted at 10:58PM on Apr 28th 2009 by your out you loser

7. Ichiro rocks and he's super cute for a superstar. M's fans like me love this guy. He gives it 100 percent every day and that's all you can ask. Go Ichiro go.

Posted at 10:58PM on Apr 28th 2009 by Elizabeth

8. Ichiro is the Man! Hes' one of the best ball players of all time and he has integrity. This is either a misunderstanding or an overeaction. It will be worked out. Blown out of proportion and not worthy to be on TMZ. Must be dead over there huh guys?

Posted at 1:00AM on Apr 29th 2009 by XD

9. Ichiro's HOT!

Posted at 1:26AM on Apr 29th 2009 by Miss Miss

10. ALL ATHELETES ARE OVERPAID ALLLLLLL OF THEM!!!! MOVIE STARS AND SINGERS TOO!!!!! I'm sure he'll blame whomever pays his bills for him be it the accountant, the manager, whomever, just not him. Blah, blah, blah.

Posted at 9:35AM on Apr 29th 2009 by Terri

11. Oh by the way, I'm fully aware that those aforementioned people are also responsible for paying other people's salaries.....but that does not negate the fact that someone is worth 78 million dollars in 6 years time, or 10 million dollars for 3 or 4 months worth of work. Than throw in your endorsement money they make, yada yada yada blah blah blah.

Posted at 9:46AM on Apr 29th 2009 by Terri

12. Terri..........DO you believe that the people who pay these athletes or actors, etc....are poor businesspeople??
They are paid what they are paid for a reason. They make others money!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:20PM on Apr 29th 2009 by territard

13. Have you all seen this guy up to bat? He is so feminine. Is he gay??

Posted at 4:47PM on Apr 29th 2009 by Girlie

14. Ew, who cares, Ichiro is so overrated.
And yes...I live in Seattle and am an avid Mariners fan.

Posted at 12:22PM on Apr 30th 2009 by Brittainy

15. ichiro's a cancer for Mariners. this year, he didn't walk until today when he was intentionally walked. The guy missed first 8 games and his consecutive hit record is in the risk, so he doesn't walk. This guy is the most selfish athlete on the planet. He costs Mariners roughly about 10 games in each of last disastrous 5 years.

Posted at 11:43PM on Apr 29th 2009 by troope

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