Two more cheerleaders sue Oakland Raiders, NFL

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Thursday, June 5, 2014
Oakland Raiders cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif., Dec. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oakland Raiders cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif., Dec. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Two more Raiderettes have filed a class action lawsuit against the Oakland Raiders and the NFL.

Jenny C. and Caitlyn Y. claim they were subjected to poor working conditions while being paid less than minimum wage.

They claim they were forced to change into uniform in public places, were groped by inebriated men and could be benched from games without pay if they did not meet certain weight and fitness requirements.

The suit also alleges that they degrading comments such as being called "oompa loompas" if they were too tan, or ordered to go to tanning salons if they weren't tan enough.

In a statement Caitlyn Y. said "Standing up to the NFL takes guts and I hope that female NFL athletes across the nation will join me in demanding what's only right: decent conditions and pay, and proper respect."

The Raiders were also sued earlier this year by current and former cheerleaders claiming wage theft and other unfair employment practices.

The team declined to comment.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)