Two former Sacramento Kings dancers are suing the team … alleging one of the org’s choreographers was a total creep who prevented them from making this year’s dance squad.
The two dancers — ID’ed only as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 — filed the lawsuit against the NBA franchise in a California court on Tuesday.
Doe 1 said in the suit she was hired by the Kings in 2022 … and a short time later, she noticed a pattern of misconduct from team choreographer Matthew Day.
According to the woman, Day would inappropriately touch dancers as he worked with them, “causing emotional discomfort.” She said she went to HR over it … but she claims in the suit “no changes were made.”
Doe 1 alleged Day’s unprofessional behavior continued as he remained employed by the team … claiming Day sent her various messages on Instagram, including some that contained “flirtatious comments and emojis.” She said in the suit she never engaged “in any flirtatious behavior in response.”
Doe 2, who was also hired by the Kings in 2022, listed similar allegations against Day in the suit.
Both Doe 1 and Doe 2 said when they attempted to rejoin the team for the 2023-24 season … Day was on the judges panel, much to their surprise.
And, when the two were not picked for the team following auditions — they said in the lawsuit they were sure it was retaliation for their complaints against Day.
Both are suing the Kings and Day for unspecified damages.
“This is an absolutely stunning case of management at the Sacramento Kings turning a blind eye to Day’s lecherous and illegal behavior,” said Ron Zambrano, the attorney for Doe 1 and Doe 2. “Day committed these creepy acts, and he is certainly responsible for his own conduct, but the team’s inaction amounts to condoning such horrendous working conditions so both are equally liable for the plaintiffs’ pain and suffering.”