Comcast poised to beat $20 billion race discrimination case at Supreme Court

Comcast looked poised for victory during arguments over a $20 billion racial discrimination case brought by the former comedian Byron Allen.

The win may not be final. The justices suggested they may erase the company's defeat before a lower court, but give Allen another shot to bring his case.

Byron Allen visits "Extra" at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 26, 2018 in Universal City, California.WASHINGTON — Comcast looked poised for victory during arguments on Wednesday over a $20 billion racial discrimination case brought by the former comedian Byron Allen. Allen, who owns the media company Entertainment Studious, alleges that Comcast discriminated against him when it declined to carry seven of his channels, including Cars.TV and Pets.TV, while entering into contracts to carry lesser known, white-owned channels.

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