Former events manager sues Knightsbridge, alleges pregnancy-related discrimination and wrongful termination

A former events manager has filed an employment lawsuit in the District of Columbia Superior Court against Knightsbridge Restaurant Group and owner Ashok Bajaj, alleging pregnancy-related discrimination and wrongful termination. According to a complaint filed Feb. 10, 2026, the suit cites violations of the D.C. Human Rights Act and the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and claims the plaintiff was terminated.

“On Feb. 10, 2026 a former events manager filed an employment suit in D.C. Superior Court against Knightsbridge Restaurant Group and owner Ashok Bajaj alleging violations of the D.C. Human Rights Act and the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The complaint claims the plaintiff was terminated.” The filing identifies the role of the plaintiff only as a former events manager; no name or employment dates are included in the initial reporting.

The two statutes named in the complaint carry distinct protections for workers in the District. The D.C. Human Rights Act bars discrimination on the basis of sex and related characteristics, while the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Together those laws form a legal framework that can affect scheduling, lifting rules, shift assignments, and accommodation processes in hospitality workplaces.

The suit places a spotlight on staffing practices that are common in the restaurant and events sector, where event managers and front-of-house staff often face unpredictable schedules and physical demands. Allegations of pregnancy-related discrimination can signal wider operational and training issues: how managers handle accommodation requests, how human resources documents and documents decisions, and whether employees feel safe reporting concerns without fear of retaliation. The complaint, as described in court records, frames termination as the central grievance but does not, in the material available so far, provide granular facts about the circumstances that led to the firing.

No statement from Knightsbridge Restaurant Group or owner Ashok Bajaj was included in the initial filing materials available to reporters. The complaint was filed on Feb. 10, 2026 in District of Columbia Superior Court; additional filings, the docket number, and details of the plaintiff’s allegations are expected to appear once the court docket and complaint text are reviewed.

For restaurant operators, the case is a reminder that compliance with local pregnancy accommodation laws is both a legal obligation and a workforce risk-management matter. Managers and owners should review accommodation policies, document interactive processes with employees, and ensure supervisors understand legal duties under D.C. law. For workers, the lawsuit underscores that statutory protections exist and that courts may be a path for resolving disputes over accommodations and terminations.

Expect follow-up reporting as the complaint and docket filings become available and as either party provides a public response.