"The Commanders' current owners have commendably opened a new chapter in the team's history, committing to ensure all employees are protected from abuse and treated with dignity. Every business operating in the District has an obligation to provide honest information to its customers, and the Commanders' loyal fanbase deserves no less."
"Dan Snyder owned the team at the time of the lawsuit, before selling to Josh Harris' group in 2023 for a then-North American professional sports record $6.05 billion. The league fined Snyder $60 million on the way out after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs."
"The settlement also includes the Commanders agreeing to maintain a human resources department, an anti-harassment policy and an investigation protocol for complains of misconduct."
The Washington Commanders agreed to pay $1 million to settle a 2022 lawsuit filed by D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, based on consumer protection law. The case alleged that former owner Dan Snyder's team misled residents about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a hostile work environment. Snyder sold the team to Josh Harris' group in 2023 for $6.05 billion. The NFL previously fined Snyder $60 million after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed employees and oversaw executives who withheld revenue from other clubs. The settlement requires the Commanders to maintain an HR department, anti-harassment policy, and misconduct investigation protocol. Current ownership committed to protecting employees and treating them with dignity.
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