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‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS Over Allegedly Racist and Sexual Comments

John Lowe, a Black former writer for the Matlock reboot, has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and senior producers. He alleges the writers' room was filled with sexual comments and racist remarks. Lowe claims he was wrongfully fired after reporting the behavior.

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New details identify the specific nature of the racist remarks as invoking stereotypes about Black men.

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  1. Former Matlock Writer John Lowe Sues CBS Over Hostile Work Environment

    John Lowe, a Black former writer for the Matlock reboot, has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and senior producers. He alleges the writers' room was filled with sexual comments and racist remarks. Lowe claims he was wrongfully fired after reporting the behavior.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Lowe filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and senior producers.
    • Lowe alleges he faced a hostile work environment involving racist and sexual comments.
    • Lowe claims his termination was retaliation for reporting these issues.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Some of the racist remarks invoked longstanding racial stereotypes about Black men.
    • The lawsuit was based on documents obtained by USA TODAY.
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  2. Former Matlock Writer Sues CBS Over Racism and Sexual Harassment

    John Lowe, a former executive story editor on the Matlock reboot, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against CBS Television Studios and senior producers. He alleges he faced a hostile work environment featuring racist and sexually explicit comments. Lowe claims his termination was retaliation for reporting these issues.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Lowe filed a lawsuit in California state court against CBS Television Studios and three senior producers.
    • Lowe alleges he was subjected to racist and sexually inappropriate conduct in the writers room.
    • The lawsuit claims Lowe was fired after raising concerns about a hostile work environment.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman allegedly used a racial slur to refer to the Juneteenth holiday.
    • Lowe was fired 13 days after reporting the alleged slur.
    • Lowe served as executive story editor from October 2023 through July 2025.
    • Executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber are among the defendants.
    confidence 90%

  3. John Lowe Sues CBS Over Alleged Racism and Sexual Remarks on Matlock

    Former writer John Lowe has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios. He accuses show bosses of making racist and sexual remarks. Lowe claims he was fired after speaking out about these issues.

    What's confirmed:

    • Writer John Lowe sued CBS Television Studios over allegations of racist and sexual remarks.
    • The lawsuit targets the bosses of the show Matlock.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • John Lowe was fired after speaking out against the alleged remarks.
    confidence 90%

  4. Former 'Matlock' Writer John Lowe Sues CBS Over Alleged Racism and Harassment

    Former writer John Lowe filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, and executive producers. Lowe alleges that production heads created a hostile work environment featuring racist and sexual remarks. The suit claims these actions affected Black employees on the show.

    What's confirmed:

    • Former writer John Lowe filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman.
    • The lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment involving racist and sexual comments.
    • Executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber are named in the lawsuit.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • John Lowe was fired for raising concerns about racist and sexual comments made by an executive producer.
    • The showrunner made an insult regarding Juneteenth.
    confidence 90%