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First reported by Variety
Former 'Matlock' Writer John Lowe Sues CBS, Alleging Racist Comments and Retaliatory Termination

CBS Television Studios sued by writer alleging racial discrimination and hostile work environment on Matlock set

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Drew Gillis

6d ago· 3 min readenNews

Summary

CBS Television Studios is facing a new lawsuit from writer John Lowe, who alleges he was fired after reporting racially and sexually disparaging treatment from the showrunner and executive producers of the series Matlock. The lawsuit, filed in California state court, claims the work environment was "permeated by sexually explicit and discriminatory conduct" involving showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey.

Source

The A.V. ClubCBS Television Studios sued by writer alleging racial discrimination and hostile work environment on Matlock setavclub.com

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writer John Lowe filed a lawsuit in California state court today alleging that he was subject to a hostile work environment 'permeated by sexually explicit and discriminatory conduct'
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CBS Television Studios facing new Matlock lawsuit over racial discrimination

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