A woman who worked on Oprah Winfrey's new TV network Own is suing the company, alleging she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" due to her disability. Catherine Dunn, who suffers from central nervous system disease multiple sclerosis, started as an assistant at the cable channel in 2008.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a "hostile" environment. Dunn alleges in a suit filed on Friday, August 13 at Los Angeles Superior Court that while she was on stress-related leave, she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee", according to TMZ.com.
Dunn is suing the network for wrongful termination and is seeking unspecified damages. Winfrey's new network will debut in early 2011.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a "hostile" environment. Dunn alleges in a suit filed on Friday, August 13 at Los Angeles Superior Court that while she was on stress-related leave, she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee", according to TMZ.com.
Dunn is suing the network for wrongful termination and is seeking unspecified damages. Winfrey's new network will debut in early 2011.
- 8/16/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Washington, Aug 15 – A woman who worked for talk show host Oprah Winfrey’s Own network has sued the company over claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment.
According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Catherine Dunn was an assistant at Own beginning in August 2008.
She claimed that during her time there, she was ‘subjected to a hostile work environment’ because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
She said that she was forced to take a stress leave as well of a leave of absence because her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms were exacerbated because of the workplace stress, reports TMZ.
She claimed that a non-disabled and younger employee replaced her when she was on leave.
Dunn.
According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Catherine Dunn was an assistant at Own beginning in August 2008.
She claimed that during her time there, she was ‘subjected to a hostile work environment’ because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
She said that she was forced to take a stress leave as well of a leave of absence because her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms were exacerbated because of the workplace stress, reports TMZ.
She claimed that a non-disabled and younger employee replaced her when she was on leave.
Dunn.
- 8/15/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
A former employee of Oprah Winfrey's cable channel is suing the not-yet-launched network for workplace discrimination.
Catherine Dunn filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Friday (Aug. 13) claiming that Own -- that's the Oprah Winfrey Network -- created a "hostile work environment" for her when she worked there starting in fall 2008.
Dunn, who has multiple sclerosis, claims she was subject to discrimination because of her Ms, TMZ reports. The suit also alleges that the stress of her work environment aggravated her condition, forcing her to take a stress leave and a leave of absence.
While Dunn was on leave, the suit claims, Own replaced her with a "non-disabled and younger employee." She's asking for unspecified damages for wrongful termination.
Winfrey's camp hasn't commented on the suit.
Own is scheduled to launch in January with shows featuring Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell and Shania Twain, among others. It will take over what's currently the Discovery Health channel.
Catherine Dunn filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Friday (Aug. 13) claiming that Own -- that's the Oprah Winfrey Network -- created a "hostile work environment" for her when she worked there starting in fall 2008.
Dunn, who has multiple sclerosis, claims she was subject to discrimination because of her Ms, TMZ reports. The suit also alleges that the stress of her work environment aggravated her condition, forcing her to take a stress leave and a leave of absence.
While Dunn was on leave, the suit claims, Own replaced her with a "non-disabled and younger employee." She's asking for unspecified damages for wrongful termination.
Winfrey's camp hasn't commented on the suit.
Own is scheduled to launch in January with shows featuring Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell and Shania Twain, among others. It will take over what's currently the Discovery Health channel.
- 8/15/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
A lawsuit was filed yesterday in Los Angeles Superior Court by a woman, Catherine Dunn, who worked for Oprah Winfrey's Own network. She claims she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" because of her Multiple Sclerosis.Catherine Dunn says she took a stress leave and a leave of absence due to her Ms symptoms escalating because of workplace stress.She claims when she was on her leave of absence, she was then replaced by a worker who was not disabled and younger.Dunn is suing Own for wrongful termination. She is asking for unspecified damages.
- 8/14/2010
- PalZoo
For all the good she does, daytime's reigning queen sure encounters her share of legal woes. Oprah Winfrey's latest venture Own came under fire Friday after a former employee filed a wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit against the network. And according to the allegedly scorned Catherine Dunn, the suit was a long time coming... Dunn, who suffers from the autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis, began her employment as an executive assistant at Own in August 2008. As a result of a reportedly "hostile work environment" due to her disability, Dunn claims she was forced to take stress leave, as well as a leave of absence when her Ms "symptoms were exacerbated because of...
- 8/14/2010
- E! Online
London, Aug 14 – A woman who worked in Oprah Winfrey’s new TV network Own is suing the company, alleging she was ’subjected to a hostile work environment’ due to her disability.
Catherine Dunn, who suffers from multiple sclerosis – a disease of the central nervous system, started as an assistant at the cable channel in 2008.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a ‘hostile’ environment.
Dunn alleges in a suit filed Friday at Los Angeles Superior Court that.
Catherine Dunn, who suffers from multiple sclerosis – a disease of the central nervous system, started as an assistant at the cable channel in 2008.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a ‘hostile’ environment.
Dunn alleges in a suit filed Friday at Los Angeles Superior Court that.
- 8/14/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Winfrey's New Network Sued By Ex-employee
A woman who worked on Oprah Winfrey's new TV network Own is suing the company, alleging she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" due to her disability.
Catherine Dunn, who suffers from central nervous system disease multiple sclerosis, started as an assistant at the cable channel in 2008.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a "hostile" environment.
Dunn alleges in a suit filed on Friday at Los Angeles Superior Court that while she was on stress-related leave, she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee", according to TMZ.com.
Dunn is suing the network for wrongful termination and is seeking unspecified damages.
Winfrey's new network will debut in early 2011.
Catherine Dunn, who suffers from central nervous system disease multiple sclerosis, started as an assistant at the cable channel in 2008.
She claims she was badly treated because of her condition, and was forced to take leave because her symptoms were worsened by the stress of working in a "hostile" environment.
Dunn alleges in a suit filed on Friday at Los Angeles Superior Court that while she was on stress-related leave, she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee", according to TMZ.com.
Dunn is suing the network for wrongful termination and is seeking unspecified damages.
Winfrey's new network will debut in early 2011.
- 8/14/2010
- WENN
A former employee at Oprah Winfrey's OWN network is suing the company for creating "a hostile work environment" because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
Catherine Dunn began working as an assistant in August 2008, and according to TMZ, was forced to take stress leave and a leave of absence when "her MS symptoms were exacerbated because of the workplace stress."
Dunn's lawsuit states that her position was filled by a "non-disabled and younger employee" while she was on leave, and she is suing for wrongful termination. Dunn seeks unspecified damges.
Catherine Dunn began working as an assistant in August 2008, and according to TMZ, was forced to take stress leave and a leave of absence when "her MS symptoms were exacerbated because of the workplace stress."
Dunn's lawsuit states that her position was filled by a "non-disabled and younger employee" while she was on leave, and she is suing for wrongful termination. Dunn seeks unspecified damges.
- 8/14/2010
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oprah Co. Sued for Ms Discrimination
A woman who worked for Oprah Winfrey's Own network claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment ... because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
According to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Catherine Dunn was an assistant at Own beginning in August 2008. She claims that during her time there, she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" because of her Ms.
She claims she was forced to take a stress leave as well of a leave of absence because her Ms symptoms were exasperated because of the workplace stress.
When she was out on leave, Dunn claims she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee."
Dunn is suing for wrongful termination, among other things. She is asking for unspecified damages.
So far ... no comment from Oprah & Co.
Source: TMZ...
A woman who worked for Oprah Winfrey's Own network claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment ... because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
According to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Catherine Dunn was an assistant at Own beginning in August 2008. She claims that during her time there, she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" because of her Ms.
She claims she was forced to take a stress leave as well of a leave of absence because her Ms symptoms were exasperated because of the workplace stress.
When she was out on leave, Dunn claims she was replaced by "a non-disabled and younger employee."
Dunn is suing for wrongful termination, among other things. She is asking for unspecified damages.
So far ... no comment from Oprah & Co.
Source: TMZ...
- 8/14/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
A woman who worked for Oprah Winfrey 's Own network claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment ... because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. According to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Catherine Dunn was an assistant at Own beginning in August 2008. She claims that during her time there, she was "subjected to a hostile work environment" because of her Ms. She claims she was forced to take a stress leave...
- 8/14/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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