An amateur rapper has sued former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge over a missing dog.
Sturridge has been ordered to pay 30,000 US dollars (£22,400) to a man who found his dog after it was stolen from his Los Angeles apartment in 2019.
The Pomeranian, named Lucci, was found by local musician Foster Washington who shared pictures on social media and helped reunite Sturridge with his dog.
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Sturridge offered a reward for his dog's return but when it came to paying up, he did not honour the promise.
A Los Angeles court has now ordered Sturridge to pay Washington 30,085 US dollars.
Court documents obtained by the PA news agency show a default judgment was given, meaning Sturridge did not answer to the complaint.
Mr Washington, whose rapper name is Killa Fame, said he felt "let down" by Sturridge.
He said: "Hopefully he pays up and doesn't try to appeal it.
"I'm excited about it, I've been fighting this case for over a year, I can't believe it's over.
"When we found the dog I thought my life was going to be better."
Mr Washington added he had yet to arrange the payment with Sturridge.
Representatives for Sturridge have been contacted for comment.
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