‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments
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Key Points:
- John Lowe, a former writer on "Matlock," filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and key producers alleging racially stereotyped comments and a hostile work environment targeting Black cast and crew members.
- Lowe claims he was retaliated against and terminated two weeks after reporting showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman’s alleged derogatory remark referring to Juneteenth as "Coonteenth."
- The lawsuit details multiple racial and sexual harassment incidents, including Urman bringing her black dog to the writers' room and coercing Lowe to care for it, which he views as racially motivated humiliation.
- CBS Studios stated it conducted an investigation and found no support for the allegations, affirming its commitment to a respectful workplace and plans to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
- This lawsuit follows a similar recent arbitration claim by actor David Del Rio against CBS Studios, highlighting ongoing workplace disputes related to "Matlock."
