Overview

• Gene Traylor, former Suns security director, alleges racial discrimination and retaliation after raising concerns about security vulnerabilities at PHX Arena.
• The lawsuit highlights confirmed security failures, including Phoenix Police tests showing weapons could be smuggled into the arena undetected.
• Traylor claims Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein had an inappropriate relationship with former Mercury player Sophie Cunningham, raising ethical concerns.
• This is the fourth federal lawsuit against the Suns since November 2024, with all plaintiffs represented by attorney Sheree D. Wright.
• The Suns have denied all allegations, describing them as 'delusional and categorically false,' while accusing Wright of unethical practices.