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DraftKings Says Fired Worker 'Has No Legal Path' Forward

By Julie Manganis · January 9, 2025, 6:36 PM EST

DraftKings asked a Massachusetts federal judge on Thursday to throw out a former engineer's lawsuit claiming that he was fired in retaliation for seeking paid parental leave, saying the claims have...

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Documents

Memorandum

Case Information

Case Title

Venkateswaran v DraftKings, Inc.

Case Number

1:24-cv-12929

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

November 25, 2024

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