Fox News has recently settled another lawsuit, this time with Abby Grossberg, a former producer for Maria Bartiromo and Tucker Carlson. Grossberg made allegations that her time at Carlson’s show was filled with sexist, racist, and anti-semitic comments. She also claimed that she was intimidated and misinformed as she prepared to be deposed in the defamation suit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. Recordings made by Grossberg became crucial evidence in the Dominion suit, which was settled for $787 million just before the trial was scheduled to begin.
In response to the settlement, Grossberg stated, “While I stand by my publicly filed claims and allegations, in light of today’s settlement of $12 million, pursuant to which I have now withdrawn those claims, I am heartened that Fox News has taken me and my legal claims seriously.” She expressed hope that this resolution represents a positive step by the network towards its treatment of women and minorities in the workplace. A Fox News spokesperson expressed their satisfaction with the resolution, stating that they were pleased to have been able to resolve the matter without further litigation.
The settlement with Grossberg follows the shocking removal of Tucker Carlson from Fox News. Carlson has since joined Twitter. This settlement is the third that Fox has made in recent months, with the previous two involving the Dominion suit and a defamation suit brought by a Venezuelan businessman.
However, Fox News still faces legal challenges as Smartmatic, another voting company, is suing the network in New York and seeking a larger sum than Dominion. This case is not expected to start until 2025.
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Despite the resolution of the Grossberg dispute, she has stated that she will continue to speak out on important issues such as journalism, equality, dignity, and respect in the workplace. Grossberg’s lawyer, Gerry Filippatos, praised Grossberg for her courage and honesty, calling her a skilled and devoted journalist and a fierce advocate for justice. He believes that Grossberg will continue to make her voice heard in the future after taking some personal time to process the significant events in her life over the past few years.
In conclusion, Fox News has settled a lawsuit with former producer Abby Grossberg over allegations of a hostile work environment and mistreatment. The settlement comes after the network settled two other significant lawsuits and continues to face legal challenges from Smartmatic. Grossberg, despite withdrawing her claims, remains dedicated to fighting for journalism, equality, and workplace respect. Her lawyer commends her bravery and predicts that she will continue to be a influential voice in the future.
