Colts' Denico Autry Sued over Fire That Allegedly Caused $30K in Damage

Colts’ Denico Autry Sued over Fire That Allegedly Caused $30K in Damage

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Denico Autry (96) rushes Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

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Indianapolis Colts protective end Denico Autry is being demanded allegedly triggering a fire in an apartment or condo garage onJan 2.

Per Tim Evans and also Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star, the legal action states Autry’s cigarette smoking began the fire that caused greater than $30,000 in problems.

Autry is charged of “breach of contract and negligence” in the legal action submitted in Boone County Circuit Court

The legal action additionally claimed Autry, that had actually been living in the apartment building given that August 2020, “moved out and abandoned the apartment on or about Jan. 21, 2021.”

Paul Jefferson, the lawyer standing for Viewegh Properties, claimed Autry informed the fire division he was smoking a stogie while dealing with a 4-wheeler when the fire started.

Autry’s representative and also the Colts each decreased the Star‘s demands to talk about the claims.

The 30-year-old Autry signed up with the Colts as a freelance in March 2018 on a three-year agreement and also took place to begin 38 of 40 video games. He completed third on the group with 7.5 sacks in 2020.

The Oakland Raiders initially authorized Autry as an undrafted freelance out of Mississippi State in 2014. He invested 4 years with them prior to relocating to theColts

Autry is readied to end up being an unlimited freelance when the brand-new organization year starts on March 17. He has actually tape-recorded 30.5 sacks in 96 profession video games.