Kings fire mascot actor following sexual harrasment lawsuit

The Los Angeles Kings have fired mascot actor Tim Smith following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him earlier this year, the team has said in a brief statement, according to The Associated Press.

A former female member of the club's ice crew sued Smith, who portrayed the mascot "Bailey," along with the Kings and team owner AEG.

Smith allegedly verbally and physically harassed the woman and then fired her after she confronted his behavior, according to the lawsuit.

The Kings had employed Smith since 2007.