Gabrielle Union filed a complaint against the producers of 'America's Got Talent,' alleging she experienced discrimination, harassment, and retaliation during her time on the show.
Simon Cowell refusing to smoke outside despite requests from Union.Racist comments on the set.Though Union reported these alleged incidents to various NBC executives and"America's Got Talent" producers, the companies failed to follow up, leading Union to feel as though she"was the only one policing the show against racism," the complaint says.
NBC and the Screen Actors Guild launched separate investigations into Union's claims last year, and in December the actress said sheNBC, Fremantle and Syco Entertainment released a joint statement on May 27 — responding to the allegations after they were featured in— saying that their investigation"demonstrated an overall culture of diversity," but"also highlighted some areas in which reporting processes could be improved." The complaint, however, states that Paul Telegdy, the chairman of NBCUniversal, attempted to"undermine the investigation" by"pressuring Union from providing her true experience of racial discrimination."“There are so many people who are committed to making NBCUniversal and Comcast different, who truly want to be a part of the solution and on the right side of history,” Union toldin the interview published May 27. “In the same breath, there are some people who want the wheels of change to come to a grinding halt because they feel that their privilege is being challenged.” DFEH complaints are often precursors to lawsuits. The complaint alleges that Union is entitled to recover damages as a result of acts that were committed"with the wrongful intention of injuring Union" and"in conscious disregard" of her rights.
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