Ex-Nuggets mascot sues team for wrongful termination, discrimination after undergoing hip surgery
A former mascot of the Denver Nuggets basketball team has filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. The lawsuit claims that the team violated state disability protection laws after the mascot underwent hip surgery. The ex-mascot, who had been with the team for over a decade, alleges that the Nuggets refused to accommodate their disability and eventually terminated their employment. The lawsuit states that the team failed to engage in the interactive process required by law to explore reasonable accommodations for the employee's disability. The lawsuit seeks damages for lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress caused by the team's actions. The case highlights the importance of employers complying with disability protection laws and ensuring that they provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
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