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Kansas City Chiefs is sued by the former NFL -defensive back Ramzee Robinson, who previously worked as the team’s director of player engagement.
Robinson claims wrongful resignation after accusing the franchise of distinguishing him because he is black.
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He filed the trial in the US District Court of Western District in Missouri on Sunday.
In the trial, Robinson claims he was called to a meeting in February and accused of attacking a female employee and that Chiefs refused to show him security video of the meeting. Robinson was ultimately fired from his position involving dressing spacing, mentorship and other responsibilities in the team.
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Former NFL -defensive Back Ramzee Robinson Plaintiff Kansas City Chiefs over discrimination. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The trial claims Robinson received a salary of $ 125,000 of Chiefs, but that his research found other NFL teams that paid comparable positions an average salary of $ 171,932, not with other benefits. It also claims that “Chiefs paid African American business employees less than their white colleagues.”
Chiefs spokesman Brad Gee told Associated Press on Wednesday that although he could not comment on pending legal affairs, “To be clear, Chiefs does not tolerate discrimination of any kind.”
Fans cheer at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football match between Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, September 7, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann. File)
Robinson spent nine years working for chiefs in a front office role.
Robinson was the last player elected in 2007 draft of Detroit. He played in 19 games over two seasons for Lions, then appeared in three games for Philadelphia and four for Cleveland in 2009. He never played for Chiefs.
Pakinomist Digital has reached Chiefs for further comment.
