Metro Weekly reports that Sundgaard is suing his former employer, alleging that he was discriminated against because he is gay and Jewish.In his lawsuit, Sundgaard also alleges defamation, a hostile work environment, and a violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
He’s seeing at least $320,000 in back pay, and a further $25,000 in damages.In May of last year, armed protesters were marching on the home of Democratic governor Tim Waltz demanding he lift the state’s stay at home order.
Sundgaard shared a post on his Facebook that called the protestors “white nationalist Nazi sympathizer gun fetishist miscreants.” A far-right news outlet reported on Sundgaard’s post, and former Republican congressman Jason Lewis shared it.