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Two former Cardinals employees file racial discrimination lawsuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:38 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Two former Cardinals employees file racial discrimination lawsuit

Summary

Kendra Hogue and Don Shumpert, former employees of the Arizona Cardinals, filed a lawsuit against the team and owner Michael Bidwill on May 26. The suit alleges racial discrimination, retaliation, defamation, and constructive termination. The case was moved to federal court, where a judge sent it to arbitration on September 19. This case follows the controversy surrounding the NFL's arbitration clauses and adds to the ongoing legal issues faced by the Cardinals, which include the Brian Flores case related to the firing of Steve Wilks.

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•Hogue and Shumpert are former employees of the Cardinals.
•Lawsuit filed includes claims of racial discrimination and retaliation.
•Case was moved to federal court and directed to arbitration.
•Ongoing arbitration discussions relate to league practices and judicial fairness.
•Cardinals are also defendants in the Brian Flores case.

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3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Two former Cardinals employees sue team, Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination

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On the same day the Cardinals set the franchise record for consecutive home losses at nine, word has emerged of another lawsuit against the team and owner Michael Bidwill.
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