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Dr. Phil publicist sues over termination, discrimination
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Jerry Sharell, Dr. Phil McGraw’s longtime publicist, filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. He claims he was intentionally excluded from a 20-employee group that moved to Texas, then was singled out and placed on hiatus.
WHO: Jerry Sharell; Dr. Phil McGraw
WHAT: Sharell alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, claiming exclusion from a group that migrated to Texas and later being singled out and put on hiatus.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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