A federal judge ruled Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores can move ahead with some of his discrimination claims in court rather than go to arbitration.
"We are pleased that Coach Flores' class claims of systematic discrimination against the NFL and several teams will proceed in court and ultimately before a jury of his peers," Flores' attorney Douglas Wigdor said, per the Associated Press' Larry Neumeister.
Judge Valerie Caproni did, however, determine that Steve Wilks and Ray Horton will have to resolve their claims against the NFL and its teams through arbitration.
Flores coached the Miami Dolphins for three seasons, finishing with a 24-25 record.