5-27-14
The racial-discrimination suit was filed by Mexican-American Fernando Gonzalez who has worked for the Lakers for 18 years. Hollywood Reporter has the details of the $1 million lawsuit in which Gonzalez claims the team has always treated him differently in terms of wages, hours and terms of conditions of employment. The lawsuit also states that when the Lakers won the championship in 2000, "almost all" the staff members and broadcasters received a $6,000 commemorative ring, but Gonzalez had to pay $3,000 for his. READ MORE HERE
