Randy Gregory sues the NFL and Denver Broncos for more than $500,000 in THC fines.
Current edge rusher for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Randy Gregory is now suing the NFL and one of his former teams, the Denver Broncos, for punishments that came as a result of his THC use.
Gregory, who also played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, has had a career riddled by fines and suspensions regarding THC use.
There is a reason Randy Gregory is suing the Denver Broncos out of all the teams he got in trouble with
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How fitting is it that Randy Gregory’s first game can be against the Dallas Cowboys? Mandatory Credit: Kyle
While Randy Gregory is most known for his troubles with THC that came right as he entered the league after being drafted by the Cowboys, he is choosing to sue the Broncos.
The reason he is choosing to sue the Broncos has to do with the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Gregory and his legal team are making the argument that he needs THC to treat disabilities. The disabilities include social anxiety disorder and PTSD. The specifics of the argument are detailed in the civil complaint from Pro Football Talk.
“Mr. Gregory requested an accommodation from the NFL and Broncos to consume Dronabinol to treat his disabilities,” the civil complaint alleges. “Specifically, Mr. Gregory sought to consume Dronabinol, which is synthetic cannabis, at the direction of his treating physician during non-work hours. The NFL and the Broncos denied his request noting that THC is a federally controlled substance.
“Since requesting an accommodation, Mr. Gregory has paid $532,500 in penalties to the NFL for consuming THC to treat his disabilities. Regardless of a positive test, Mr. Gregory is expected to play in every game, attend practice, attend media sessions, and fulfil his job responsibilities. In other words, he cannot be suspended for a positive test alone. Significantly, the NFL and the Broncos profited from Mr. Gregory’s continued employment.”
While the NFL itself is responsible for dulling out the fines Gregory had to pay, the argument Gregory is making is that his employer, who was the Broncos, is responsible for the accommodation of his disabilities.