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Dearica Hamby and Las Vegas Aces Drop Lawsuit over Pregnancy Discrimination
The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, with each side covering its own attorney fees, ending a dispute over alleged pregnancy discrimination and retaliation by the Aces.
- On Thursday, Dearica Hamby and the Las Vegas Aces jointly moved to dismiss her lawsuit in federal court, requesting dismissal with prejudice and that each side bear its own legal costs.
- Hamby alleged that the Las Vegas Aces discriminated and retaliated against her due to pregnancy, linking those claims to her trade to the Los Angeles Sparks and filing a federal lawsuit after motions to dismiss.
- Court records show Dearica Hamby learned she was pregnant in July and that contract terms included housing and tuition for Amaya, Hamby's oldest daughter.
- The resolution ends a year-plus-long legal dispute following Dearica Hamby's trade and lawsuit, concluding a league investigation that cost the Las Vegas Aces a first-round draft pick.
- Hamby declined to discuss the result, saying she stood `by what I said` in her lawsuit, while the Las Vegas Aces offered no immediate comment and Becky Hammon previously defended the trade.
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Dearica Hamby and Las Vegas Aces drop lawsuit over pregnancy discrimination
The Las Vegas Aces and Dearica Hamby agreed to dismiss her lawsuit against the WNBA club. Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, sued the Aces and the league over alleged mistreatment due to her pregnancy.
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