Suit Says Ochocinco Owes Mucho Dinero

CINCINNATI (CN) - DaimlerChrysler claims Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco owes it $34,650 for a leased 2008 Dodge Challenger. Ochocinco fka Chad Johnson, has a 6-year contract for $35.5 million.

Ochocinco also earns money from endorsements and his recently released autobiography, according to media reports.

DaimlerChrysler demands $34,650 plus 15 percent interest from the NFL star. It is represented in Hamilton County Court by Jeannette Gute with Javitch, Block & Rathbone.

Ochocinco changed his name from Johnson because his jersey number is 85.

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