Former Nuggets mascot claims wrongful termination in new lawsuit

A man who worked as the Denver Nuggets' mascot, Rocky the Mountain Lion, for multiple seasons is suing Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), the NBA franchise's ownership group.

Drake Solomon accuses his former employer of disability discrimination and an unlawful severance offer. 

The wrongful termination lawsuit claims Solomon was dismissed after he underwent a double hip replacement procedure.

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Solomon suggested he is taking a stand to help protect other employees. Solomon maintains the offer he received was unlawful, and other employees were extended after the 2023 passage of Colorado's POWR Act (Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights).

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