CBS, Paramount Accused of Sex Bias in 60 Minutes Producer’s Suit

A former 60 Minutes producer says in a new lawsuit that she was treated unequally based on sex by CBS News Inc., CBS Broadcasting Inc., and parent company Paramount Global after a co-worker falsely accused her of bullying.

Alexandra Poolos says the sex-based mistreatment was in line with the companies overall work environment, which saw it repeatedly turn a blind eye to abuses by male executives and employees.

CBS’ and Paramount’s “open defiance of anti-discrimination laws” and their own employment policies led to a $30.5 million agreement with New York state to resolve allegations that sexual assault allegations against ...