A former minor league umpire has filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball (MLB) and an affiliated entity, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his gender and sexual orientation. The umpire, who worked in the minor league Arizona Complex League, claims he was subjected to a hostile work environment and wrongfully terminated.
The lawsuit alleges that the MLB has historically lacked diversity among its umpires, with a predominantly Caucasian male roster. The plaintiff asserts that MLB implemented an illegal diversity quota requiring the promotion of women regardless of merit.
