Former Matlock writer John Lowe has filed a lawsuit against CBS, Jennie Snyder Urman, and other production staff citing a hostile work environment.The legal complaint alleges that the former employee faced repeated racial slurs and sexual harassment throughout his tenure at the show.Lowe claims he was wrongfully terminated in 2025 after raising concerns about derogatory remarks made by leadership regarding Black cast members.CBS has responded by asserting that an internal investigation found no evidence to support the claims and plans to defend the case in court.