Former 'Matlock' Writer Sues CBS, Producers Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments
John Lowe, a former writer for the series "Matlock," has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges that racially stereotyped comments were made towards Lowe and other Black cast and crew members. Lowe claims these comments, which included remarks about his body and genitalia, contributed to a "hostile work environment" on set.
John Lowe, a former writer on the television series “Matlock,” has initiated a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber. The legal action was officially filed on Wednesday.
The lawsuit details allegations that "racially stereotyped comments" were directed at Lowe and other Black individuals involved in the production, specifically mentioning remarks concerning his body and genitalia. Lowe asserts that these alleged actions created a "hostile work environment" for him and other Black cast and crew members.
According to Variety, the lawsuit outlines specific claims regarding the nature of the alleged comments and their impact on the workplace.
