# 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.
- Title: Cardinals employees sue Bidwill for racial discrimination
- Summary: Two former Cardinals employees filed a lawsuit against team owner Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination. Two…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T03:38:57.536+00:00
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- Topics: cardinals, michael bidwill, racial discrimination, lawsuit, arbitration, federal court, az state court, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Two former Cardinals employees sued Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination in Arizona state court.