The Washington Nationals have ended their partnership with Mike Isabella following news this week the chef and several of his business associates were named in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former Mike Isabella Concepts manager, according to The Washington Post.
Mike Isabella Concepts operated three concessions at Nationals Park 鈥 G Sandwich Shop, Kapnos at the Park and Catchfly Kitchen. The Nationals told the Post the team is exploring new options for the former Isabella-occupied spaces.
鈥淒ue to the allegations that came to light this week, we have decided to end our partnership with Mike Isabella,鈥 a Nationals spokeswoman聽said to The Washington Post.
The Nationals open regular-season play Thursday in Cincinnati. The home opener is set for April 5 against the New York Mets.
Chloe Caras, a former senior manager with聽Mike Isabella聽Concepts who filed the lawsuit Monday, says she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment and is seeking unspecified damages. The harassment鈥