WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby's lawsuit
The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby's federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy.
Hamby filed the suit about a month ago, alleging the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, resulting in her January 2023 trade to the Los Angeles Sparks.
The league argued Hamby doesn't have standing to sue the WNBA because it doesn't employ her. The motions to dismiss were filed Wednesday.
The WNBA also disputed her claim that the league didn't properly investigate her allegations. The league in May 2023 suspended Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay and docked the Aces their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby.
