The government's first racial discrimination lawsuit against a Hollywood movie studio could provide a rare glimpse into Tinstletown's hiring and firing practices. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Universal Pictures four years ago alleging that Frank Davis, a first assistant director on the film "2 Fast 2 Furious," was fired because he was black. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Tuesday in the case. Davis has joined the suit and is seeking damages estimated at several million dollars.
June 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The government’s first racial discrimination lawsuit against a Hollywood movie studio could provide a rare glimpse into Tinstletown’s hiring and firing practices.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Universal Pictures four years ago alleging Frank Davis, a first assistant director on the hit film “2 Fast 2 Furious,” was fired because he was black.
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