Phoenix Suns Employee Sues Team Alleging Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

A current employee for the Phoenix Suns has sued the team, alleging discrimination, harassment based on race and unlawful retaliation.

The suit was filed by lawyers representing Gene Traylor in U.S. District Court in Arizona on Tuesday, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

Traylor was hired by the Suns in January 2023 as the director of safety, security and risk management. He alleges that a security presentation he gave to management that year led to retaliation by members of the organization, and that he was eventually demoted.

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