Communications Law,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Nov. 20, 2018
Panel says suit alleging racism in cable contracts can move forward
A lawsuit alleging racism drove a cable distribution company's refusal to carry channels operated by an African-American owned network operator can go forward, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday.
A lawsuit alleging racism drove a cable distribution company's refusal to carry channels operated by an African-American owned network operator can go forward, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday.
The National Association of African American-Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks Inc. sued Charter Communications Inc., the country's third largest distribution company, for alleged racial animus after it coul...
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