Fox News reporter Diana Falzone filed a lawsuit Monday against the network claiming she was sidelined from appearing on-air after writing an article detailing a medical condition which led to her infertility.
Falzone, host of Fox411 and other FoxNews.com shows, alleges that three days after her company-approved article titled "Women Should Never Suffer in Silence" ran, she was informed by her manager that she would never again be permitted to host her own show, conduct her own interviews, or even do voiceovers.
In her January 2017 article, Falzone shared that she suffered from endometriosis — a condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus actually grows outside of the uterus. This can cause severe pain and inflammation.
"The issues raised in Diana Falzone's lawsuit are a concern for all women," Falzone's attorney, Nancy Erika Smith said in a statement. "Fox News never banend her male counterparts who have discussed their personal health issues on air. Indeed, those men saw their careers advance."
Falzone's lawsuit, filed on the basis of gender and disability discrimination, comes as the embattled network faces mounting claims of sexual harassment and racial discrimination.
Last month, top-rated host Bill O'Reilly was fired over sexual harassment claims and last summer, former network chief Roger Ailes was ousted for the same reasons. Both men have vehemently denied the allegations.
Last week, Fox News anchor and reporter Kelly Wright joined 12 other current and former employees in a lawsuit against the cable news network, claiming they endured repeated racial discrimination and harassment for years.
Fox News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Falzone, on Monday, tweeted a motivational quote about fighting for one's rights.
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