Former 'Matlock' Writer Sues Showrunner Alleging Racist Comments, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliatory Firing
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Dominic Patten
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A former writer on CBS' 'Matlock' revival starring Kathy Bates has filed a lawsuit against showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and producers, alleging he was fired after raising concerns about racist and sexually explicit conduct. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, cites incidents including late-night calls from Urman in her underwear, a perception of indentured servitude, and references to Juneteenth that the writer found insulting. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
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DeadlineFormer 'Matlock' Writer Sues Showrunner Alleging Racist Comments, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliatory Firingdeadline.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledIn a complaint filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking unspecified damages, industry vet John Lowe says Urman and producers on the revived crime classic allowed 'sexually explicit and discriminatory conduct' to fester.
Citing late-night calls from Urman in her underwear, a perception of indentured servitude and references to t
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