Barnes & Thornburg files breach of contract lawsuit against Deng
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Law firm Barnes & Thornburg filed a lawsuit against Deng on August 26 in Cook County Circuit Court. The legal action alleges breach of contract and other related claims. According to court filings, the firm was hired by Deng to provide professional services regarding the refinancing of a New York property. The scope of the engagement reportedly included negotiating with lenders, exploring various financial options, and restructuring loans linked to a property located in Chicago. No further details regarding the specific financial terms or the current status of the loan restructuring projects were provided in the initial filings. The lawsuit remains active in the Cook County court system.
- •Barnes & Thornburg filed the lawsuit on August 26.
- •The legal action took place in Cook County Circuit Court.
- •Deng is accused of breach of contract.
- •The firm was hired to assist with property refinancing in New York and Chicago.
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