CBS has settled a suit with Brian Beneker, who claimed that he was passed over for a writing job due to the company's diversity goals.

The deal aligns with companies across Hollywood stepping back from DEI policies. Parent company Paramount Global is seeking regulatory approval of its proposed merger with Skydance.

CBS has settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Beneker, a script coordinator who claimed he had been passed over for a writing job on “SEAL Team” because he is a straight white man.

CBS has settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Beneker, a script coordinator who claimed he had been passed over for a writing job on “SEAL Team” because he is a straight white man. Beneker ...

A federal judge on Monday approved a joint request from CBS Studios and former SEAL Team script coordinator Brian Beneker to dismiss the year-old case. Beneker, who is white, sued in February 2024 ...