Former NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has pushed back against a lawsuit alleging a failed $2.5 million solar energy deal, according to a report from Front Office Sports.
The legal action centers on a solar investment agreement that reportedly did not materialize as planned. Smith, who played 15 seasons primarily with the Dallas Cowboys and remains the NFL's all-time leading rusher, has denied the allegations through his representatives.
Details of the specific claims and Smith's formal response were not immediately disclosed in the initial reporting by Ben Horney. The case adds to a growing trend of former athletes facing scrutiny over post-career business ventures.
Smith, 57, has been involved in various entrepreneurial pursuits since retiring in 2004, including real estate, construction, and technology investments. The outcome of this dispute could have implications for how athlete-backed business deals are structured and litigated.
