JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Duval County circuit court judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo against the team that alleged former coach Urban Meyer violated state laws by creating a hostile work environment and the team did nothing to stop it.
Judge G.L. Feltel Jr. of the Fourth Judicial Circuit dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice on Nov. 8 and gave Lambo 21 days to file an amended complaint, according to Duval County court records. Lambo's attorney Betsy Brown told ESPN her client intends to file an amended complaint.
The Jaguars declined to comment.
Lambo filed the lawsuit on May 10 and alleged that the Jaguars violated the Florida Private Sector Whistle-blower's 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 was seeking any back pay owed, damages, and other legal fees.
The Jaguars asked that the lawsuit be dismissed because Lambo "is not a whistle-blower nor a victim of retaliation. Instead, as [Lambo] admits in the complaint, club separated his employment due to his...
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