A diehard New York Rangers fan known as 'Dancing Larry' has been accused of sexually harassing arena staff in a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court. The plaintiff, Miranda Tyson, a member of the team's 'Blue Crew' entertainers, alleges that Larry Goodman, a New Jersey resident, engaged in 'pervasive and severe' unwanted physical contact during games at Madison Square Garden.
According to the complaint, Goodman would touch Blue Crew members' heads, necks, arms, shoulders and backs, and even try to interlock fingers during high fives. Some staff reported more egregious conduct, including spitting into people's mouths. Tyson claims the harassment was an 'open secret' among staff but that management failed to act.
Tyson reported the behaviour to their supervisor in March 2024, but after a conversation between MSG's HR department and Goodman, the alleged harassment continued. When Tyson followed up with another report, their position on the Blue Crew was eliminated, the complaint contends. An MSG spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Tyson, who joined the Blue Crew in September 2021 after a competitive audition, had received uniformly positive performance reviews. The lawsuit seeks damages for alleged workplace discrimination and harassment. Goodman, who has been a fan favourite since 1996, is not named as a defendant in the suit.
