Suns Dispute Security Audit Failures in Lawsuit

Gene Traylor, director of safety, security, and risk management for the Phoenix Suns, has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and discouragement from taking protected medical leave after a cancer diagnosis. Traylor claims he was demoted after raising security concerns, including failed arena audits and other operational lapses. The Suns strongly deny all allegations, labeling them 'delusional and categorically false,' and have questioned the credibility of Traylor's legal team. The organization asserts that Traylor remains employed and that the team has never failed a security audit, directly disputing his claims. This is the fourth discrimination or retaliation lawsuit by a current or former Suns employee in seven months. The case highlights continued scrutiny of the Suns' workplace culture and security practices.