Lawsuit Claims 'Matlock' Showrunner Fostered Toxic Workplace
WHO:
US Magazine - John Lowe was hired in 2023 as an executive story editor for "Matlock."
Deadline - John Lowe, a former writer on "Matlock"
Variety - Jennie Snyder Urman, showrunner of "Matlock"
Variety - Nicki Renna, executive producer of "Matlock"
Variety - Jeffrey Lieber, executive producer of "Matlock"
TMZ - Staffer on the show
WHAT:
Coming Soon - John Lowe's lawsuit comes nearly five months after "Matlock" was renewed for a third season.
Deadline - The lawsuit includes allegations that showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman made a "Juneteenth insult" toward John Lowe.
Variety - The lawsuit claims that the hostile work environment included "racially stereotyped comments" not only directed at Lowe but also at other Black cast and crew members.
Deadline - John Lowe filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, Jennie Snyder Urman, Nicki Renna, and Jeffrey Lieber.
Variety - The lawsuit alleges "racially stereotyped comments about his body and genitalia" were made toward Lowe and other Black cast and crew members.
TMZ - The lawsuit claims a hostile work environment was created on the set of "Matlock."
WHERE:
Deadline - The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
WHEN:
US Magazine - John Lowe filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, June 17.
Deadline - The lawsuit was filed on a Wednesday.
WHY:
US Magazine - Lowe claims he was terminated after raising concerns about the alleged racist and sexual comments made by Urman.
Variety - Lowe claims he was terminated after raising concerns about the alleged racist and sexual comments made by Urman.
HOW:
TMZ - The lawsuit alleges that the actions of the defendants created a "toxic workplace" atmosphere on the set of "Matlock."
Variety - The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 04:19 UTC)
John Lowe, who was hired in 2023 as an executive story editor for "Matlock," has filed a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated. He alleges that his dismissal came after he raised concerns about alleged racist and sexual comments made by Urman. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, June 17.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 23:24 UTC)
John Lowe's lawsuit is set to make headlines soon, coming nearly five months after the popular show "Matlock" was renewed for a third season. This legal action adds an intriguing twist to the show's ongoing success. Fans and industry insiders alike will be watching closely as the details unfold.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 21:39 UTC)
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman made a "Juneteenth insult" toward John Lowe, contributing to a hostile work environment on the set of "Matlock." The suit claims that this environment included "racially stereotyped comments" directed not only at Lowe but also at other Black cast and crew members. Additionally, the lawsuit describes the actions of the defendants as creating a "toxic workplace" atmosphere.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 19:44 UTC)
John Lowe has filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios and several key figures associated with "Matlock," including showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The lawsuit alleges that racially stereotyped comments were made about Lowe and other Black cast and crew members, contributing to a hostile work environment on the set. Lowe claims he was terminated after voicing concerns about these alleged comments and is seeking unspecified damages.