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AARP joins ageism suit

By Bill McConnell -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/2/2002 11:17:00 AM

AARP -- the largest organization representing retired and older Americans -- has joined 50 TV writers suing nearly all of the major broadcast networks, studios and talent agencies for alleged age discrimination.

There are 23 class-action suits pending in California state court filed by TV writers age 40 and older.

The plaintiffs are seeking $200 million in damages.

The writers said they have been "gray-listed" in violation of prohibitions against age discrimination in hiring.

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