Fox News settles with former producer Abby Grossberg for $12 million, her lawyer says | CNN Business

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Fox News pays $12 million to settle lawsuits brought by a former producer who accused the network of fostering a deeply misogynist workplace, lawyer says

Grossberg had accused the right-wing network of pressuring her into giving give false testimony in the Dominion case, and also of fostering a deeply misogynist workplace. She had sued Fox News, its parent company, former primetime host Tucker Carlson and several top executives. In a statement announcing the settlement, Grossberg said “I stand by my publicly filed claims and allegations” but that she agreed to withdraw the lawsuits as part of the $12 million deal.

“I am hopeful, based on our discussions with Fox News today, that this resolution represents a positive step by the Network regarding its treatment of women and minorities in the workplace.” A Fox News spokesperson confirmed the settlement in a statement on Friday, saying, “We are pleased that we have been able to resolve this matter without further litigation.” The company had previously denied Grossberg’s claims, saying her suits were “riddled with false allegations.

 

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