Celebrity Justice
Prostate Cancer Victim Pissed Off at "Dr. Phil"

Posted Aug 6th 2008 7:35PM by TMZ Staff

A man who worked for the "Dr. Phil" show is suing CBS, claiming he was fired because of his prostate cancer.

Martin Barsnack claims the show hired him to do "production work" back in 2006 for $29.42 an hour. Barsnack claims in September of 2007 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He told his supervisor Loma Renee Tanz he would be taking a leave of absence to undergo treatment.

According to the suit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Barsnack alleges his surgery was delayed, but in November 2007 Tanz told him "Your job is here, take your time."

But Barsnack claims when he was ready to return to work last April, he was told "there was not any work for him."

Barsnack is suing for unspecified damages. We're awaiting a response to an email sent to Paramount.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Dr. Phil


Comments [32]
SphereBookmark and Share
4ie6

Reader Comments

(Page 1 of 3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments

1. Well I got fired from a job. when my apendix burst. I had the job for 2 months. My apendix burst. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks. I called in sick told them what was wrong but I got fired anyway

Posted at 7:53PM on Aug 6th 2008 by stan39520

2. Hey LOOK!!! A law suit that does not involve Mini Me... or does it? LMAO

Posted at 8:00PM on Aug 6th 2008 by CaptainGaracil

3. He was diagnosed in September 2007 and started his leave. The FMLA allows him to take up to 12 weeks off for childbirth, adoption or serious medical condition. This guy took off for 7 months!!! why is he suing? If his surgery was delayed he should have gone back to work until he could have the surgery.

And he should have gone back to work within 3 months of surgery.

He has no case and he makes no sense.

Posted at 8:09PM on Aug 6th 2008 by 7 months off work?

4. Are you friggin' kidding with this guy? He was off longer than he worked for the show. This guy was milking it and got called out on his bs.

Posted at 8:33PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Yourouttagas

5. Good for you, prostate cancer victim guy. Sue Dr. Phil until his lights pop out.

Posted at 8:40PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Perseus

6. # - stan 39520;
DUH, , IT'S APPENDIX!!! Two "p's" Where did you go to school??? Let me guess, you are from the south.

Posted at 9:13PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Mitzi

7. Hey Mitzi or whoever you are besides a dumb ass. Where are you from, that makes you so intelligent????????

Posted at 9:19PM on Aug 6th 2008 by skeeter

8. "Barsnack"...are you serious? "Barsnack"?? He ought to be suing his father for that name.

Posted at 9:28PM on Aug 6th 2008 by perky

9. Good! Corporate America is EVIL!! I hope he wins big! It's time Americans fought back against the whores in Corporate America! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

Posted at 9:36PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Good

10. To #3. You're wrong. Uhhh, have you heard of Short term and Long-term disability? The FMLA is generally without pay after you use your time, etc. Most likely, this guy was on Short or long-term disability. Have a heart! Wait...let me guess...you are one of the CORPORATE WHORES that is destroying this nation, right? Jerk.

Posted at 9:41PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Good

11. #7 - skeeter
I'm from California with a BA, masters and PhD. You can call me "doctor."
But I learned to spell in grade school!

Posted at 10:14PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Mitzi

12. #7 - skeeter
I'm from California with a BA, masters and PhD. You can call me "doctor."
But I learned to spell in grade school!

Posted at 10:17PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Mitzi

13. That title is a little distasteful, don't you think?

Posted at 10:21PM on Aug 6th 2008 by anonymouss

14. all I know is....I ordered pizza and enjoyed it...please continue! hahaha

Posted at 10:25PM on Aug 6th 2008 by just me .

15. That is absolutely horrible for that poor man. I pray he wins ALOT OF MONEY...!!!

Posted at 10:44PM on Aug 6th 2008 by Love the OC

| 1 | 2 | 3 | Most Recent | Next 15 Comments