Court Allows Trial of NFL and Teams in Brian Flores Racial Discrimination Case
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
A federal appeals court has allowed Brian Flores's racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three teams to proceed to trial, criticizing the league's arbitration process as biased. The lawsuit alleges discriminatory hiring practices, including the Rooney Rule, and claims retaliation after Flores's firing from the Miami Dolphins. The ruling signifies a significant legal development in the ongoing case, with the NFL planning to seek further review.