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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Dani Anguiano

Former instructor sues Peloton for $1.8m on allegations of discrimination

The Peloton logo can be seen on an office building.
A former instructor has sued Peloton, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. Photograph: Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images

A former Peloton instructor has accused the company of wrongful termination and discrimination, alleging in a lawsuit that an executive mocked his Irish background and his request for a medical exemption for the Covid vaccine.

Daniel McKenna is suing Peloton for nearly $2m after the exercise and media company terminated his employment last month. McKenna has accused Peloton’s chief content officer, Jennifer Cotter, of discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract.

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