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2020
Faizon Love files lawsuit against Universal Studios
Lawsuit filed
Faizon Love filed a lawsuit against Universal Studios concerning the advertising of the film Couples Retreat. The suit accused the company of discriminatory advertising and alleged breach of contract, fraud, and violations of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act. The filing was reported on November 25, 2020.
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Actor and comedian Faizon Love filed a lawsuit today against Universal Studios, accusing the company of conducting racist advertising campaign for the 2009 movie 'Couples Retreat,' which he starred in.
The 52-year-old actor filed a lawsuit on Wednesday stating that he was “aghast” when he saw himself and Hawk removed from publicity posters overseas, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
The lawsuit also accuses Universal of fraud, breach of contract, and violation of California’s fair employment act and civil rights law.