AP Photo/Kathy WillensNew York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay must explain in writing, by July 22, why he didn't follow a subpoena and appear to a virtual deposition last Dec in a civil suit involving Jason Bernstein, his ex-NFL agent, and a memorabilia business.Jason Morrin is a Hofstra student and president of the Hofstra Sports & Entertainment Law Society. He was also a clerk at Geragos & Geragos.Golladay could be held in contempt for failing to show but is not named in the civil lawsuit. In that case, he is not subject to any liability.Ryan Dunlevy, New York Post, followed Morrin’s findings. These were taken from a petition by Bernsteins Clarity Sports International. The petition was granted by a judge.Dunlevy stated that Bernstein is suing MVP Authentics and Redland Sports for allegedly violating an exclusivity contract by working with Todd France, a rival NFL agent, to arrange an autograph signing in 2019. Golladay was a Lions player at the time, and later became a client at Frances Creative Artists Agency.The United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan issued the subpoena.According to Dunlevy Bernstein is seeking damages in excess of $1.7 million. He cited $10,000 in Golladays marketing agreements and a three percent commission on the NFL deal. New York signed a $72 million four-year contract with the 27-year old this offseason.Justin Penik from Jomboy Media and Morrin shared their views on the matter.Golladay enters his fifth NFL season, and first season with the Giants. From 2017 to 2020, he played for the Detroit Lions and caught 11 touchdown passes.He and the rest are expected to report to training camp Tuesday, July 27, with the Giants.
