Ex-Suns Employee Sues for Discrimination, Misconduct

Andrea Trischan, a former diversity, equity, and inclusion manager for the Phoenix Suns, has filed a lawsuit against the team alleging racial discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination during her tenure from September 2022 to July 2023. Hired following the suspension of former team owner Robert Sarver for workplace misconduct, Trischan claims she faced retaliation after reporting misconduct and discrimination, including financial and sexual misconduct by executives. Despite her complaint being dismissed by the Arizona Attorney General's office for insufficient evidence, Trischan is pursuing legal action in federal court, seeking $60 million in damages. The Suns organization has dismissed her claims as baseless and reiterated confidence in the courts to rule in their favor. Trischan's lawsuit highlights a pattern of discriminatory practices within the Suns organization, supported by performance reviews and email correspondences. The lawsuit also seeks a jury trial for reinstatement and unspecified damages.