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 to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former Matlock writer John Lowe. Utilizing the anti-SLAPP statute, the studio seeks to strike claims alleging racist and sexist comments made by three executive producers, including showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. CBS Studios maintains it stands firmly behind its producers, stating that false allegations are deeply damaging to wrongly accused individuals and those with legitimate discrimination claims.