LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have suspended the man who performs as the ice hockey team’s mascot after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him by a former female employee.
ESPN reported the team suspended Tim Smith.
Smith portrays the lion mascot called Bailey and is the senior manager of game presentation and events.
A lawsuit filed by a former female employee against Smith, the Kings and team owner AEG Corp. seeks more than $1 million in damages.
The woman was a member of the Kings Ice Crew, the team’s brand ambassadors.
