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There seems to be more trouble brewing for the Alliance of American Football.

The AAF and founder Charlie Ebersol are facing a lawsuit from Robert Vanech, who claims he came up with the idea for the league, according to a report by Action Network's Darren Rovell.

Vanech, a venture capitalist based out of Los Angeles, claims to have had a "handshake agreement" entitling him to 50 percent ownership of the league, according to the report.

The AAF issued a statement in response to Vanech's claims:

"Mr. Vanech’s claim is without merit," the statement said. "There was never any agreement, oral or written, between Mr. Vanech and Mr. Ebersol relating to The Alliance. We remain focused solely on our historic, inaugural season when each weekend over 400 players get an opportunity to showcase their talents and fulfill their dreams of playing professional football."

More from Rovell's report:

This latest drama comes just a week after The Athletic reported that the AAF was only able to make payroll in its second week thanks to an emergency $250 million investment from Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon.

The AAF also disputed that report and said player play was never in question.

Dundon is now listed as the majority owner and chairman of the Alliance of American Football.