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Edwards sues restaurant after altercation

Published Sep. 14, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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San Francisco 49ers' receiver Braylon Edwards is suing a Michigan restaurant and three of its employees for more than $14 million for slander, extortion and malicious prosecution following an altercation.

The suit in Oakland County Circuit Court claims that $15 million in guaranteed money from an NFL team was rescinded after allegations surfaced that Edwards was directly involved in the Aug. 1 incident at Birmingham's South restaurant.

Edwards, a former star at Michigan, says he ''was forced to take a contract'' with another team for ''only $1 million in guaranteed money.''

The suit claims the altercation started when some patrons harassed Edwards' party. Edwards says he left through a rear door.

The Associated Press left a message Wednesday seeking comment from the restaurant's attorney.

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