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49ers Trent Williams Sued Over Unpaid Porsche Lease

Published 10 August 2026

San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams is facing a lawsuit from a Washington-based car dealership over an allegedly unpaid lease for a 2018 Porsche 911. The legal action, filed by OpenRoad Auto Group, accuses the 11-time Pro Bowler of breach of contract and fraud, seeking more than $244,000 in overdue payments and associated costs.

According to the lawsuit, Williams signed a 48-month lease for the vehicle in August 2021. The company alleges that Williams made only the first two monthly payments, totaling $10,617.26, via automatic bank withdrawals. OpenRoad Auto Group claims that Williams then closed the account, leaving the remaining 46 payments unpaid. The lease was scheduled to expire in August 2025.

The dealership states it no longer knows the whereabouts of the Porsche. It alleges that Williams may have sold the car to another automotive company, which subsequently sold it to a third party without holding a valid title. OpenRoad is seeking $244,199.28 in past-due lease payments, along with additional charges, attorneys' fees, and litigation costs.

The lawsuit comes just months after Williams secured a significant financial future with the 49ers. In April, he...

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