79-year-old former casting director Penny Perry sues Hallmark Media for age discrimination.
Penny Perry, a 79-year-old former casting director, has sued Hallmark Media, claiming she was wrongfully fired due to age discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that executive vice president Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed her not to cast "old people," stating that "our leading ladies are aging out." Hallmark denies these allegations, asserting they value diversity across age groups and maintain strong relationships with actors, including those like Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete.
October 27, 2024
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