press release from the New York City law firm of Joseph & Norinsberg, which is representing the employees.James Kruzelnick, a gay man who was a waiter at the restaurant from 2005 to 2018, says that after he came out to Scro in 2008, the owner made gay jokes and frequently called him “faggot.” When Kruzelnick became seriously ill and had to miss work for an extended period, he claims Scro asked him if he had HIV.Kruzelnick also says another employee sent him emails through a company portal with the salutation “yo gay boy.” Kruzelnick complained to Scro and his wife, Rachel, but the other employee was not reprimanded but was instead promoted, according to the suit.