At least eight men employed by the Tigers, its business arm or broadcast partner have been “accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, including four vice presidents and two other high-ranking employees.” Getty Images
At least eight men employed by the Tigers, its business arm or broadcast partner have been “accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, including four vice presidents and two other high-ranking employees,” according to Ghiroli & Andrejev of THE ATHLETIC. Seven of those eight were “accused of mistreating women employed by Ilitch Sports and Entertainment.” The allegations “ranged from offensive comments to physical confrontation.” Six of the men either “resigned, were fired or did not have their contracts renewed — three exited in a six-month period beginning last November.” One VP “was suspended” after they were requested for comment about the allegations late last week. The Athletic spoke with “more than 45 current and former employees” and “reviewed emails, human resources documents, text messages and court records” for the report. Current and former employees “described a ‘boys club’ culture at IS+E where women were told not to wear specific skirts or pants because male colleagues found them distracting.” Several women said that men “routinely commented on their appearance.” Employees also said that “some company leaders were hostile toward older employees.” The Tigers have been “sued at least three times in federal court in the last three years by former employees who alleged age discrimination” (THE ATHLETIC, 9/10).