CBS has settled a lawsuit with Brian Beneker, a script coordinator for Seal Team, who claimed that the company's DEI policies hindered his chances of being hired as a writer. He alleged discrimination based on race, sex, and heterosexuality and sought $500,000 in lost wages. The settlement amount remains private, with no changes to DEI policies. Earlier in the year, Paramount reversed certain DEI initiatives in compliance with Trump-era mandates and to facilitate their merger with Skydance, leading to similar adjustments within Disney.
Earlier this year, Paramount rolled back on DEI initiatives to comply with Trump's mandates, asserting they would no longer use aspirational numerical goals related to hiring.
In a lawsuit filed in February 2024, Brian Beneker alleged that he was not promoted to the writer's room due to his race, sex, and heterosexuality.
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