Larry Jacobson. Picture / Facebook A former employee is suing the operators of the America's Cup, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after top officials mocked his sexuality. The Bay Area Reporter says Larry Jacobson, who worked as a VIP spectator boat captain during the races last summer, says one man made a limp wrist gesture at him, while another called him a "poof". However, a former supervisor has told the newspaper Jacobson had "pushed his sexuality very hard" and had been "inappropriate." Jacobson is claiming sexual orientation discrimination, failure to pay overtime, and failure to pay wages upon discharge, among other complaints. He's seeking unlimited damages exceeding $25,000. Read more here
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First published: Friday, 11th April 2014 - 11:53am