Kate Merrill, former WBZ morning anchor, filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination for being white. Following her request to support Black meteorologist Jason Mikell, she claims accusations of racist microaggressions led to her demotion. This change was said to be publicly humiliating and career-ending. The lawsuit includes screenshots of communications indicating an initially friendly relationship with Mikell, who was hired to replace a white meteorologist without prior performance issues. The lawsuit contends that Merrill's constructive discharge came after the alleged unfair treatment.
Merrill claims she was discriminated against for being white in a lawsuit, alleging she was asked to support Black meteorologist Jason Mikell and later accused of microaggressions.
The lawsuit states that Merrill was demoted to weekend nights, an act she claims was publicly aimed at humiliating her and ended her career.
Texts between Merrill and Mikell indicate a previous friendly relationship before tensions escalated, with Mikell's arrival reportedly marking the dismissal of a white meteorologist.
Merrill's lawsuit includes documentation showing interactions between herself and Mikell aimed at highlighting a perceived unfair treatment regarding workplace dynamics.
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