Our own Taco Bill tracked down a recent TV news item from WCPO in Cincinnati regarding a lawsuit pending against receiver Chad Johnson.  There are 20 plaintiffs in the action.

We vaguely recall writing something about this one in the past.  It arises from promises made by Johnson in conjunction with weekly appearances at a local comedy club in 2006.  Prizes were offered to entice folks to come to the club, but Johnson allegedly didn’t follow through on his promises.

The most valuable prize was a Lexus, which was to be given away on December 12, 2006.

After 300 tickets were sold to the event, Johnson announced that he was giving the Lexus to his girlfriend.

Says Johnson regarding the decision to give the car to his girlfriend and not to the people who bought , “They only showed up for a car, for one. . . .  I gave it to someone who was appreciative of it, who didn’t complain about it.” 

Asked if he saw anything wrong with that, Johnson said, “Not al all.”

Here’s the full clip: