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Cardinals employees sue Bidwill for racial discrimination
Two former Cardinals employees filed a lawsuit against team owner Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination.
In brief
Two former Cardinals employees filed a lawsuit against team owner Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination. Two former Cardinals employees sued Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination in Arizona state court. Originally reported by…
Former employees sue team
Two former Cardinals employees filed a lawsuit against team owner Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination.
Lawsuit filed in Arizona
Former executive assistant Kendra Hogue and former assistant coach Don Shumpert filed a joint lawsuit in Arizona state court on May 26.
Defendants moved to federal court
The defendants removed the case to federal court on June 1.
Case sent to arbitration
On September 19, federal judge John Hinderaker sent the case to arbitration, with the Commissioner selecting the arbitrator.
Judge Hinderaker's background
Hinderaker was appointed to the bench by President Trump during his first term.
Pro-business judges
Federal judges appointed by Republican presidents are regarded as pro-business, while those appointed by Democratic presidents are regarded as pro-worker.
Here's the gist
Two former Cardinals employees sued Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination in Arizona state court.
