CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind Our Producers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
CBS Studios has filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court under the anti-SLAPP statute to strike a lawsuit filed earlier this summer by former “Matlock” writer John Lowe. The CBS Studios filing included multiple declarations disputing his allegations against three of the show’s executive producers. Lowe’s suit against CBS Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman […]
CBS Studios has filed a motion to dismiss a June lawsuit filed by former "Matlock" writer John Lowe, alleging a hostile work environment filled with sexual harassment and racial discrimination. A CBS Studios spokesperson stated that they take such allegations seriously and are confident that Lowe's accusations are "demonstrably inaccurate and maliciously fabricated."
The studio denies any wrongdoing and cites anti-SLAPP laws in their defense. Lowe's claims included a firing after reporting that his supervisor used the racial slur "C‑teenth" in reference to Juneteenth, as well as accusations of stereotypical comments against Black cast and crew members from showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber.
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