by PAUL SCHWARTZ , New York Post

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He also has dodged calls from Khoury Alternative Claims Management, a San Antonio-based third-party administrator trying to catch up with the Giants receiver about some damage he did to a rental car. Burress returned a Suburban on June 2 to Epic Car and Truck Rental in Clifton, N.J., with scratches and dents in the bumper. He paid $996.95 for the rental but owed another $1,759 in damages. Burress dropped the car off after hours and never informed anyone of the damages.

"A lot of people do that," said Randy Harris, president of Khoury Alternative Claims Management. "Because of the damage they just split."

The Giants confirmed they had been contacted by Harris about the issue but refused comment.

This is similar to what the Giants often deal with regarding Burress, who has frustrated the team when he has blown off his responsibilities. Epic could not get the money from Burress and sent the matter to Khoury.

"He put down Allstate as his insurance and when we contacted them they said they don't have a policy for him," Harris said.

Repeated attempts by Khoury to contact Burress were unsuccessful and representatives from Khoury finally called the Giants, getting hold of Charles Way, the team's director of player development.

"He said he'd try his best to speak to Plaxico and get it paid," Harris said. "When we called him back he said, 'Man, I'm trying.' "

If no payment is secured, Khoury will send the file to a collection agency. Epic can take Burress to small claims court if it so desires.

"No response at all," a disgusted Harris said. "He's a bum."