Former NFL Player sues the New York Jets Over Disability Discrimination
By Michael S. Carroll, PhD & Andrew L. Goldsmith, PhD
Erin Henderson, who started at the middle linebacker position for the New York Jets this past season, is no longer with the team and is now suing his former employer, alleging wrongful termination and disability discrimination. Henderson signed a two-year, $3.1 million contract with the Jets in 2016 and is seeking $3.3 million in damages relating to his unpaid 2016 salary and non-guaranteed 2017 salary, as well as punitive damages. The