A former executive at Adidas is suing the sportswear manufacturer, claiming she was given twice as much work as her male co-workers.

Lindsay Gregg, who was the head of women's basketball sports marketing, filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, according to a complaint obtained by the Athletic.

Gregg accused Adidas of terminating her after she reported gender discrimination and the unsafe treatment of two female athletes during the NBA All-Star weekend in February.

She has sued for compensation for lost wages, reinstatement to her position, or payment for future lost wages.

The former professional player was hired in January 2022 and was tasked with signing collegiate and high school female basketball stars to the organization.

She claimed that she managed twice as many athletes as her male peers and grew Adidas's women's basketball program 'exponentially.'

The filing noted that Gregg was alone in her 'one-woman department,' and 'was vocal about needing more investment and support.'

Gregg's attorney, Maria Witt of Albies & Stark LLC, said in the complaint: 'Gregg did not receive nearly enough resources to adequately staff and support the program.'

The former executive 'reported her belief that Adidas treated her differently than her male counterparts in sports marketing,' to a senior human resources director in January but no action was taken.

Gregg also accused the company of mistreating WNBA players Sophie Cunningham and Erica Wheeler at All-Star Weekend, according to the suit obtained by The Athletic. 

Cunningham and Wheeler were provided a trailer to get ready, change clothes and store items, filings said. 

The suit claimed that when the women were headed inside, a man they didn't know was leaving, while three individuals who had access to the trailer were inside.

Gregg believed the situation was potentially unsafe and reported the incident to Benjamin Lee, Adidas' senior human resources director, on February 15, according to the filing.

'Our partners' space, regardless of gender, should be protected and never taken from them,' she wrote to an Adidas human resources manager, according to a portion of the email included in the lawsuit cited by the Oregonian.

'When men feel entitled to take over women's safe spaces, it undermines the purpose of those spaces by stripping women of environments where they can feel secure, safe, and comfortable.'

Two weeks later, Gregg was fired. Her supervisor told her it was a 'business decision.'

'For years, I advocated for athletes - for equitable resources and basic respect,' Gregg said in a press release.

'I approached this work collaboratively, striving to partner with leadership and colleagues to create meaningful, lasting change. 

'These women are exceptional competitors whose skill and professionalism deserve to be met with respect, support, and investment. 

'However, when I spoke up about disparities and conduct that put women in unsafe situations, adidas chose to fire me instead of addressing those problems.'

The Daily Mail has reached out to Adidas for comment.