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Metromedia controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1989

    Winchell-Mahoney Time tape dispute

    Paul Winchell alleged that KTTV destroyed videotapes of his children's program in retaliation for litigation over the program's rights. A court awarded him nearly $18 million.

  2. 1983

    Christine Craft discrimination lawsuit

    Former KMBC-TV anchor Christine Craft alleged fraud and sex discrimination after being demoted following a focus-group assessment of her appearance and on-air manner. She initially prevailed, but the judgment was overturned on appeal.