Dr. Phil publicist sues over termination, discrimination
By The BriefBrief
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:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Cause not yet established.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
