Uh-oh, the Rockets could be in some trouble if these accusations are true. A Barclays Center food service worker is suing over an incident that happened at the Barclays in Brooklyn. Some of the Rockets players allegedly hurled gay slurs his way while setting up a buffet in the locker room. Hit the jump for details…
Via FoxSports:
The lawsuit, filed in Brooklyn Federal Court, alleges 28-year-old Rasean Tate heard these comments while his back was turned: “Get this f***** out of here!” and “He’s trying to catch a sneaky peeky!”
A Nets official allegedly saw the Feb. 22, 2013, incident and instructed Tate to leave the locker room and that he would “take care of it,” according to the report.
The suit states Tate, who was working for Levy Restaurant catering department at the time, was later restricted by his employer from working in private VIP area, locker rooms and dressing rooms — a move Tate alleges was a result of his sexual orientation while the reason given for the ban was overtime pay, according to the report.
The Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center are not included in the suit. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages from the Rockets and Levy Restaurant Holdings, the report states.
