CHICAGO -- A former athletic trainer for the White Sox is alleging in a lawsuit that he was fired by the team because of his sexual orientation, age and disability.
The actions of White Sox general manager Rick Hahn and the club, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County, caused Brian Ball "significant emotional and monetary damages, as well as damage to his reputation and name." The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
In a team statement, the White Sox described Ball's allegations as "baseless" and promised to vigorously defend the organization's reputation.
"It is extremely disappointing that a former colleague, who was supported, developed and promoted over two decades, chose to attack the club in this way," the team said Tuesday.