The lawsuit, according to the New York Daily News, claims Syndergaard signed a lease in February covering March through November for a total of $225,000, plus a $17,000 broker’s commission. In the lawsuit, Syndergaard is accused of treating “the binding lease like an option.” The lawsuit also claims the apartment remains vacant and the company who owns the building is seeking damages in excess of $250,000.
After the lawsuit was covered through a number of outlets, Syndergaard offered his response through Twitter.
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TJ refers to the Tommy John surgery Syndergaard underwent in March.
The lawsuit adds that Syndergaard’s attorneys told the landlord the pitcher “has no intention of taking possession of the subject premises and the landlord is hereby free to rerent it as he sees fit.”
Syndergaard’s attorney sent a statement to the Daily News saying: “We strongly dispute the allegations made against our client and intend on defending him vigorously. Noah is looking forward to his day in court and is currently focused on remaining safe and healthy during these trying times."
