Fans : ' A former employee had sued Paula Deen . The lawsuit said the company was aware of a "pattern and practice of racial discrimination" against black employees at its restaurants, but did not take action to address it. In her deposition , Deen admitted using the `` N-word '' Lawsuit was dismissed `` with prejudice , '' meaning it can not be filed again .
A former employee had sued Paula Deen . The lawsuit said the company was aware of a "pattern and practice of racial discrimination" against black employees at its restaurants, but did not take action to address it. In her deposition , Deen admitted using the `` N-word '' Lawsuit was dismissed `` with prejudice , '' meaning it can not be filed again .