A former Denver Nuggets mascot has filed a lawsuit against the team’s owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, accusing the franchise of violating disability protection laws by firing him last year following a hip injury.

Denver Nuggets have had one of the NBA's most popular team mascots for many years, but now one of the men who formerly donned the Rocky mask is suing the team's owner.

Ex-mascot claims Denver Nuggets fired him after hip surgery, sparking high-profile legal discrimination fight.

He received an avascular necrosis diagnosis and underwent surgery to treat the death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. He also required a hip replacement. In his lawsuit, Solomon said the Nuggets informed him they would hold tryouts for the mascot position because of "his record of impairment and their lack of confidence in his health.

A former Denver Nuggets mascot is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the team's ownership group, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), alleging disability discrimination and an unlawful severance offer.

Drake Solomon, who performed as Rocky, t Nuggets mascot, has filed a lawsuit against the franchise for wrongful termination.

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets mascot is taking the team’s owner to court after he says he was wrongfully fired. The man who wore that costume for three seasons, Drake Solomon, says he went on medical leave for a double hip replacement and was fired after returning to work.

Drake Solomon is suing the Denver Nuggets, claiming wrongful termination due to medical issues despite good prognosis after hip surgery.

Drake Solomon claims the Denver Nuggets pushed him out after he underwent hip surgery. He filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and unlawful severance.

Rocky the Mountain Lion roared back at the Denver Nuggets. The man behind the suit, Drake Solomon, is seeking unspecified damages from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Nuggets, for an alleged violation of disability protection laws.