'Matlock' Writer Sues CBS for Racist and Sexist Comments, Creating Hostile Work Environment

"Matlock" writer John Lowe sued CBS Television Studios for sexist and racist comments towards him and other Black cast and crew members on the series Wednesday. Lowe filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging that the "Matlock" showrunner and executive producers created a hostile work environment that allowed "sexually explicit and discriminatory conduct.

‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS, Claiming Hostile Environment for Black Employees

Some of the show’s leadership made harassing statements about the writer’s race and sexuality, the lawsuit says. CBS said it had been unable to find support for the allegations.
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CBS Reopens Investigation Into ‘Matlock’ Cast Member’s Firing

David Del Rio, who played associate lawyer Billy Martinez on the CBS series Matlock, was dismissed from the show in October 2025 after a co-star reported an alleged sexual assault incident to the network. According to multiple reports, the studio’s ...
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‘Matlock’: Leah Lewis Shares Backstage Photos of New Costars After David Del Rio Exit

Matlock was renewed for Season 3 on January 22, and Leah Lewis, who plays Sarah in the CBS drama, posted a collection of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram to celebrate. Two of Matlock‘s new cast members, Edwin Hodge (Skye P. Marshall‘s husband ...