Judge won't dismiss cheerleader suit against Bills
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A New York judge has refused the Buffalo Bills' request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by five former cheerleaders over pay and working conditions.
Supreme Court Justice Timothy Drury's decision Tuesday clears the way for the lawsuit to move forward.
The Buffalo Jills cheerleaders say they were paid less than minimum wage and often worked for free at public appearances at which they were subject to groping and sexual comments.
The Bills argued they shouldn't be included in the lawsuit because they contracted with outside companies to operate the cheerleading squad.
But the judge ruled there's a question about how much control the Bills had.
Outside company Citadel Broadcasting also is named in the lawsuit. Its dismissal request on the grounds cheerleaders are independent contractors also was denied.
-
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10
Atlanta Falcons select Michael Penix with No. 8 overall pick in 2024 Draft
2024 NFL Draft outfits: Marvin Harrison Jr.'s necklace, Caleb Williams' nails go viral
-
Chicago Bears select USC QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL Draft Date, Time: Schedule, how to watch, TV channel
-
J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit for 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite 2024 NFL Draft bets
-
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10
Atlanta Falcons select Michael Penix with No. 8 overall pick in 2024 Draft
2024 NFL Draft outfits: Marvin Harrison Jr.'s necklace, Caleb Williams' nails go viral
-
Chicago Bears select USC QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL Draft Date, Time: Schedule, how to watch, TV channel
-
J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit for 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite 2024 NFL Draft bets