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Former Rocky Mascot Suing Nuggets Owner KSE for Workplace Discrimination
Drake Solomon alleges wrongful termination and hostile work conditions after hip surgery, claiming violation of Colorado disability laws and seeking class-action status for similar cases.
- Rocky, the Denver Nuggets mascot, sued Kroenke Sports and Entertainment in Denver District Court Wednesday, alleging wrongful termination after hip surgery.
- Following his April 2, 2024, hip replacement for avascular necrosis, Solomon alleges KSE held tryouts for his Rocky role despite a clean bill of health and then fired him on Aug. 13, 2024.
- He told Denver7, `I came back very excited, and my doctors were very excited for me,` but co-workers and fans observed his limp indicating a hostile work environment.
- His lawsuit requests $5,000 per POWR Act violation, attorney's fees, and seeks class action status for other KSE employees.
- Next season, Solomon said, 'the Solomon name won't be associated with Rocky,' as he seeks damages and emphasizes the case's broader impact for current and former employees.
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The Denver Nuggets are being sued by someone, or you could argue something, within their own franchise.Rocky, the team mascot, has officially filed a lawsuit against the Nuggets' owner, with the man inside the suit, Drake Solomon, alleging that he was fired after taking time off to recover from a hip injury. Solomon claims that his firing is in violation of disability protection laws.The 31-year-old Solomon is seeking unspecified damages from Kr…
Former Denver Nuggets mascot suing team owner for workplace discrimination
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Former Denver Nuggets mascot suing, alleges wrongful firing after taking medical leave
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets mascot is taking the team’s owner to court after he says he was wrongfully fired. The man who wore that costume for three seasons, Drake Solomon, says he went on medical leave for a double hip replacement and was fired after returning to work. Nuggets title odds make significant leap after offseason moves “When I found out I was being let go, I was heartbroken, devastated,” Solomon said. The 31-year-old s…
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