Plaintiffs Albert Ruben and 153 other television writers, who were 40 years-old or older and have been members of the Writers Guild of America, alleged that numerous television networks, television production companies, and talent agencies discriminated against them on the basis of their age in connection with their hiring, selection and talent agency representation. The writers sued Creative Artists Agency LLC, a talent agency. This case was the last of 23 separate class actions that were filed a decade ago by the television writers. The other 22 cases settled over the past six years for a combined amount of $74.5 million. In this class action, the writers alleged that Creative Artists violated the Unruh Civil Rights Act and California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act. Creative Artists denied the writers’ allegations, and claimed that its representation practices fully comply with the law and reflect its commitment to equal opportunity. It also noted that it has a long-standing practice against discrimination and that it represents a substantial number of writers who are 40 years of age or older., The class of 154 television writers sought recovery of unspecified damages and equitable relief.