JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo filed a lawsuit against the team on Tuesday, alleging that former head coach Urban Meyer created a hostile work environment and the team did nothing to stop it.
The lawsuit in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court in Duval County alleges that the Jaguars violated the Florida Private Sector Whistleblower Act and that Meyer's actions -- which included an accusation that he kicked Lambo -- "violated Florida civil, criminal, and employment law concerning assault, battery, and workplace violence in furtherance of an employer's interests."
The lawsuit says Meyer's actions impacted Lambo's ability to sleep, practice and perform his duties at the high level that he had with the Jaguars under previous coaches. It also alleges Lambo suffered extreme emotional and mental distress and Lambo is seeking any back pay owed, damages and other legal fees.
Lambo received his full $3.5 million salary from the Jaguars in 2021 because he is vested veteran with more than four years of experience as well as earning $14,000 as a member of the Steelers' practice squad after being cut by the Jaguars. Lambo was to earn $4 million in 2022 in the final year of a contract extension he signed in February 2019.
When contacted, the Jaguars referred to a statement they released in December shortly after Lambo's allegations became public: "Jaguars legal counsel indeed acknowledged and responded immediately to the query made by Josh Lambo's agent Friday, Aug....
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