She grew up in Portage, Indiana, which is not too far. How would you rate this article? Heres a fun fact: Shes been writing and creating her own radio shows since she was a little girl of only 8. Radio host Eric Ferguson works in the WTMX-FM studio with Melissa McGurren, center, and former co-host Kathy Hart in 2009. . Veteran Chicago radio personality Melissa McGurrens effort to revive her $10 million defamation suit against Hubbard Radio has ended. Her coworker, Whip, calls her the secret weapon on their show. Starting. I wish I could fully express my gratitude and happiness about joining the US99 team, McGurren said in a statement. He calls her the secret weapon, and continues with, theres something unique about her, something super appealing, that is so central to the show, and hes not wrong according to fans. A former assistant producer for Ferguson, Cynthia DeNicolo, had alleged the company defamed her last year by stating it found no evidence to corroborate her allegations that Ferguson engaged in illegal workplace conduct at WTMX-FM 101.9. She is a huge fan of different genres of music that would never be played on her own station. I love Chicago and country music and Ive never been more confident in an opportunity or my team. But two weeks later, McGurrens lawyer filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of the appeal. Now, in her defamation suit, McGurren accuses Hubbard of intending to injure her and jeopardize her new career. Her writing has allowed her to visit NYC for Fashion Week events since 2015, and she's worked with clients in almost every field, from dentistry to law and family to entertainment. Audacy announced a new morning show for US99 (WUSN-FM) in Chicago, welcoming local media veteran Melissa McGurren and Austin Huff as morning show co-hosts. McGurren comes from Hubbard Broadcasting crosstown hot AC "101.9 FM The Mix" WTMX, where she spent more than two decades, first as a traffic reporter then as co-host of "Eric in the Morning." Hes part of Melissas morning show. She has a son by the name of Porter, and she does share a little about him on her Instagram page from time to time. Last December Hubbard filed to have DeNicolos suit dismissed and to strike some of the allegations in her second amended complaint. The accusations of sexual harassment and abuse of power levied against Eric Ferguson continue to pile up as a fourth accuser has come forward, while the station he hosts mornings at, Hubbard hot AC 101.9 The Mix WTMX Chicago, is hit with a $10 million lawsuit from a former co-host of Fergusons. In court documents filed Oct. 5, McGurren called Ferguson a serial abuser of women and claimed that station management for years has protected Ferguson in allowing him to continue in perpetrating his misconduct that goes far beyond the limits of decency despite ample notice from me and many of my co-workers that Fergusons behavior is unlawful. McGurren went on to say that the long-running morning host has grossly abused his power, and his conduct was the major reason the station became a hostile working environment., Her accusations were submitted as supporting evidence in an amended defamation lawsuit brought by former WTMX Associate Producer Cynthia DeNicolo against Hubbard. Shes a lot more local than most people assume. Melissa McGurren, who worked for 22 years at the station, filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Hubbard Radio Chicago, claiming the company did not perform an investigation or conducted a sham investigation of her earlier allegations and that Hubbard attacked her credibility and integrity with comments it made to staff last week, the Chicago Tribune reports. At least four women have accused Ferguson of misconduct, which led the host of "Eric In the Morning" to leave the station last October. Coldwell Banker Eric Ferguson, the longtime morning show host on WTMX-FM/101.9, sold his Hinsdale mansion for less than he paid for it. Her writing gained recognition and since 2009, she's written for sites such as What to Expect, Where'd My Sanity Go, and dozens more. McGurren also accused Ferguson of grossly abusing his power and that his behavior created a hostile work environment. Whatever Happened to Brian Buckner from Barnwood Builders? DeNicolo, a former WTMX assistant producer, claims Hubbard defamed her in statements it made to the Chicago Tribune after the newspaper first reported on her original suit against Ferguson. But the remarks in Englands note, which soon after appeared in the press, did not rise to the level of defamation under Illinois state law, according to an order issued Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Ronald Guzman dismissing the case. Feder: US99 hires Melissa McGurren to host mornings - Daily Herald In many ways, McGurren's departure was a replay of the drama that unfolded in 2017 when Kathy Hart severed ties with the station after 21 years as Ferguson's co-host. She does not have COVID-19, nor does she have any other health conditions. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. McGurren then took her case to the U.S. Court of Appeals. CHICAGO An Illinois District Court judge on Friday dismissed a $10 million defamation lawsuit by former Chicago radio host Melissa McGurren, who had filed suit against her former employer in connection with sexual harassment allegations against her former co-host on The Mix, Eric Ferguson. Melissa McGurren, Eric Ferguson's morning show co-host, on leaving WTMX McGurren filed her own federal lawsuit against Hubbard shortly afterward. The announcement, made Thursday, comes months after McGurren mysteriously left her morning. Facebook gives people the. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The former morning show co-host at Hubbard hot AC "The Mix" WTMX Chicago has withdrawn her appeal of a federal court decision that dismissed the suit. "We're incredibly excited to be growing our US99 family and making mornings . She has excellent taste. McGurren first made her accusations in a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, shortly after leaving the station in December 2020. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty). A second female former employee of WTMX-FM has come forward to say longtime on-air host Eric Ferguson engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct, alleging in a Thursday court filing that he groped. Valderrama said the analysis in McGurrens lawsuit was applicable and persuasive in DeNicolos case because the companys published statements in both situations were similar. After being missing from "Eric In The Morning" for the past several weeks, Hubbard Hot AC "101.9 The Mix" WTMX Skokie/Chicago has revealed that co-host Melissa McGurren is departing the station after declining a contract extension offered to her. oh and REINVENTION. Ferguson, 55, has denied the allegations but was sidelined from his popular morning show in October 2021, weeks after the Tribune first reported that DeNicolo had sued him earlier that year. For the second time, a federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit related to the way Hubbard Radio Chicago handled misconduct allegations against onetime star host Eric Ferguson. Former WTMX Morning Co-Host Melissa McGurren Files $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Hubbard. Jeff England, vice president and market manager at Hubbard Radio Chicago, was quoted as saying: Our plans for the future of Eric in the Morning definitely included Melissa. Melissa McGurren will co-host a new morning show on country station WUSN-FM 99.5 starting Monday. The six-bedroom, eight-bath mansion on Elm Street sold May 29. Terms of her multiyear deal, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. McGurren, who claimed the company defamed her when it responded to her harassment charges against former Mix co-host Eric Ferguson, filed an amended appeal July 29 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh District. US99 Chicago Launches New Morning Show. Melissa McGurren - Facebook Join Facebook to connect with Melissa McGurren and others you may know. His name is actually Brian Paruch, but hes been called Whip for more than a decade. We are heartened by the fact that now two federal courts and an arbitrator have ruled in Hubbards favor and have concluded that the claims brought by Ms. McGurren and Ms. DeNicolo against Hubbard lacked any legal merit, attorney Michael Roche, a partner at Winston & Strawn who represented Hubbard Radio Chicago in the litigation, said in an emailed statement. Melissa McGurren wont be a name you recognize unless you live in Chicago, but shes very famous in her own town. It sounds to us like shes your every day proud mom, but let us not forget he is so many of these things because of who she is. A separate lawsuit she filed against Ferguson remains active. What a fun thing to be able to grow up and make that happen for yourself. She is expected to be paid through the end of the year, when her contract expires. She is very proud of the young man her son is becoming, she loves that he is funny and helpful and that he is thoughtful. Melissa McGurren Drops Attempt To Revive Her Defamation Case Against Hubbard. WUSN-FM (US99)/Chicago morning co-host Melissa McGurren has filed a defamation lawsuit against her former employer, crosstown Hubbard Radio, reports the Chicago Tribune. Such complaints are confidential, but her allegations later became public in a court filing that was part of DeNicolos defamation lawsuit. McGurren left the station in 2020 and alleged in the lawsuit that the station was intending to injure her and jeopardize her new career. Suffice it to say that we do not agree with Melissa's characterization of events.". Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. In court filings, McGurren said Ferguson demeaned, harassed and ridiculed her when they worked together. Much like McGurren made allegations attached as a filing in another former WTMX employees suit, Ashrafi is using a similar legal maneuver. In the midst of her absence, some of her fans have even taken the time to post on social media that the show is no longer any good without her. Ashrafi, who was afternoon co-host and traffic reporter at WTMX using the on-air name Jennifer Roberts, is the fourth former female staff member to back claims against the station and Ferguson. When she informed me of her decision, she described her time at the station as a privilege and that feeling is completely mutual. Huff, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and self-described country music fan, is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. NAB Asks FCC to Complete 2018 Quadrennial Review, Laden Joins WABC/New York as News Director and Host, Audacy Launches ''Front Range Country 103.1'' in Denver, WPZS (Praise 100.9)/Charlotte Ups Melanie Pratt to APD, iHeartMedia's Podcast Platform Spreaker is Now Free, KINK-FM/Portland Adds ''The Greg Beharrell Show''. Thanks, you guys. No reason was cited for the breakup, but reports persisted of friction between Ferguson and McGurren. The judge also found that Hubbard did not cross the line because its statement expressed an opinion regarding McGurrens claim to the EEOC. 0. our stories straight," and advised her to "stay silent and to deny any allegations by other women that Ferguson had engaged in inappropriate behavior," according to the lawsuit. decision dismissing McGurrens defamation claim, Column: For the Chicago Blackhawks remodel to work, their new house had better be built on a strong foundation, Merrillville food and beverage tax edging closer to reality, Remains found in Rockdale more than 25 years ago identified as Aurora woman, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. She collaborated with the NFL, CDC, and Heads Up Football Program in 2012 and 2013. On Aug. 16, the appeals court issued a mandate dismissing the case. McGurren, who worked for the WTMX-FM for 22 years, alleged in the suit that the station defamed her in choosing not to side with her in her complaints of sexual harassment by Ferguson. She's a radio host, and she has a huge fan base. After McGurren left WTMX, in December 2020, she filed a charge of discrimination with the U.S. We thought wed look into her life and see whats up with her and the fact that shes been gone for months. In the court filings made public Tuesday, McGurren said that during her 22-year career at The Mix she rose from traffic reporter to show co-host with Ferguson and Brian "Whip" Paruch, who she. Owner of 'The Mix' didn't defame former assistant who accused host Eric Both she and McGurren are represented by attorney Carmen Caruso. Michael Jackson, for instance, is a huge favorite for her. McGurren currently co-hosts mornings at Audacy crosstown country US99 WUSN. In January 2020, I resigned after I lined up another job.. It all comes just as Ferguson is back from his latest surgery for spinal stenosis, a procedure involving spinal decompression and disc fusion. 13 talking about this. The decision mirrors another federal judges earlier decision dismissing McGurrens defamation claim against Hubbard. Tell us what's wrong with this post? But, her cohosts have not said a word, and thats what has fans worried. Believer of love, kindness, truth and honesty. What really has fans upset is that no one has addressed her disappearance from the show. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission was an opinion and therefore did not constitute defamation. Typically, cohosts will announce if youve been on maternity leave, if you are taking personal time, traveling, whatever. He was sidelined from his popular morning radio show last year. Hubbard Radio/Chicago VP/Market Manager Jeff England said in a memo to employees on October 5 that the company "thoroughly investigated this matter previously. The duo will be heard on "Melissa and Austin," weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT, effective May 10. She too was represented by Mandell. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. It acknowledges the existence of plaintiffs pending EEOC claim, does not discuss particular facts, and simply indicates that the station has conducted its own investigations and does not agree with Plaintiffs characterization of events a classic statement of opinion.. Its an adjustment to have to talk about your life to so many people, but she loves that it allows her to connect to those around her. All four women alleged management protected him because of his shows high ratings. "I wish I could fully express my gratitude and happiness about joining the US99 team," McGurren said in a statement. Radio Ink. Former WTMX radio host Melissa McGurren's defamation lawsuit dismissed Ferguson's former co-host, Melissa McGurren, filed the $10 million lawsuit last fall. Feder: Dismissal of defamation suit doesn't end legal claims against She's been with WTMX 101.9 The. She alleged her former employer had falsely branded her a liar when the company said in an email to staff that it had thoroughly investigated her EEOC complaint and did not agree with Melissas characterization of events.. Shes always wanted to be in the business, and she always wanted to do things like this that she loves so much. In the latest Nielsen Audio survey, The Mix ranked third overall in mornings with a 7.3 percent share and cumulative weekly audience of 390,600. Shes a radio host, and she has a huge fan base. While so many people tend to move to Chicago from far away, she is not one of those people. Melissa McGurren Profiles | Facebook Former WTMX Morning Co-Host Melissa McGurren Files $10 Million The suit against Ferguson states that in 2004 she stopped providing oral sex in response to his demands, which he allegedly made by using the code words I need a back rub. She said Ferguson taunted her with the phrase throughout her remaining tenure at the station. The Mix and its corporate owners have been engaged in a coverup that is now exposed as a lie, Caruso told the Tribune. US99 Chicago Launches New Morning Show - Radio Ink The judges ruling is with prejudice, meaning DeNicolo cannot file an amended complaint. Bye bye., Ferguson, who was not involved in the negotiations between Mandell and Hubbard, said: "I was surprised and disappointed when I heard the news, but I think it's important to be supportive when someone chooses to do something new in their life.". Terms of her multiyear deal, negotiated by attorney Steve Mandell, were not disclosed. Robert Feder, a lifelong Chicagoan, covered the media beat in his hometown from 1980 until his retirement in 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. Englands internal email is an informational communication to Plaintiffs former coworkers and defendants current employees, Guzman wrote. I really truly am. Shes been with WTMX 101.9 The Mix, for a long time, and suddenly shes gone. "I love Chicago and country music and I've never been more confident in an opportunity or my team. Former WTMX staffer sues 'Eric in the Morning' host - NewsBreak I know this is exactly where I'm supposed to be, and I couldn't be happier to make this new move in my career.". She is such a proud mom. They miss her, they want to see her back, and they are missing what she brings to the mix when shes on the air. Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more. Marci Braun continues as program director of US99 and regional brand manager of the country format for Audacy. In her lawsuit against Ferguson, DeNicolo alleged that he blocked raises and promotions, then orchestrated her dismissal after she refused to resume a brief sexual relationship that occurred early in her career. oh and REINVENTION. One Month In, WUSN Chicago's New Morning Team Is Making Itself At Home. The dismissal of Melissa McGurren's $10 million defamation lawsuit against Hubbard Radio Chicago doesn't mean the end of legal problems for Eric Ferguson or the parent company of hot adult . similar defamation lawsuit filed by Cynthia DeNicolo, Hubbard parted ways with the morning host. After taking Ferguson off the air last October following a series of allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power by former female co-workers, Hubbard parted ways with the morning host last November. The judge on Friday ruled that the station's statement regarding a complaint made by McGurren to the U.S. The Tribune also reports that McGurren, who co-hosted "Eric in the Morning" on The Mix, described Ferguson in a December complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a "serial abuser of women" who had subjected her to an "unbearable hostile work environment." Former Eric Ferguson co-host Melissa McGurren breaks silence, alleges
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