Oprah's OWN sued for discrimination

9:09 AM PDT 8/14/2010 by Staff report, AP

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Assistant says she was forced out because of her MS

A former employee at Oprah Winfrey's OWN network is suing the company for creating "a hostile work environment" because she suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.

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Catherine Dunn began working as an assistant in August 2008, and according to TMZ, was forced to take stress leave and a leave of absence when "her MS symptoms were exacerbated because of the workplace stress."

Dunn's lawsuit states that her position was filled by a "non-disabled and younger employee" while she was on leave, and she is suing for wrongful termination. Dunn seeks unspecified damages.