Rob Marciano Lawsuit, No Legal Action Filed After ABC Firing, Now Working at CBS News
Rob Marciano has not filed a lawsuit against ABC News after being fired in April 2024. Despite reports about his termination following a screaming match with a Good Morning America producer, no legal action has been filed as of January 2026. Marciano was hired by CBS News in October 2024 and continues working as a meteorologist covering weather for CBS Evening News.
What Happened: Rob Marciano Fired from ABC
ABC News fired Rob Marciano on April 30, 2024 after nearly 10 years with the network. He was a senior meteorologist appearing on Good Morning America and ABC World News Tonight.
Why he was fired:
- Got into a “heated screaming match” with a GMA producer in April 2024
- Chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reported the incident to network executives
- Multiple complaints about his behavior over the years
- Had been banned from the GMA Times Square studio since 2022
ABC News declined to comment officially on the termination.
The Incidents Leading to His Firing
May 2022 – First Major Incident:
- Marciano suspended for at least one month
- Made sexist comments to a female GMA producer
- Later claimed he was talking about his ex-wife, not the colleague
- Forced to take anger management classes
- GMA executive producer Simone Swink banned him from the studio
March 2023 – Studio Ban:
- Marciano reported from field locations only
- Not allowed inside GMA’s Times Square studios
- Sources said he “made a colleague feel uncomfortable”
- Cited “anger management issues”
April 2024 – Final Straw:
- Screaming match with unnamed GMA producer
- Ginger Zee overheard the incident and reported it
- ABC management decided it was “the last straw”
- Fired April 30, 2024
Why No Lawsuit Was Filed
Despite the high-profile termination, Marciano has not pursued legal action against ABC. Several factors may explain this:
Quick New Employment: Marciano was hired by CBS News just six months after his firing, suggesting he moved on professionally rather than litigating.
Documented Behavior Issues: Multiple incidents were documented over two years, giving ABC strong grounds for termination.
Likely Severance Agreement: ABC may have offered a severance package requiring Marciano to waive legal claims.
Career Considerations: Filing a wrongful termination lawsuit could damage his reputation in the broadcast news industry.
What Colleagues Said About Marciano
Sources supporting ABC’s decision: Multiple ABC staffers told media outlets they weren’t surprised by the firing. One senior staffer said: “I’m surprised it’s taken this long.”
Sources claimed Marciano had a “short fuse” and “hot temper” that was a problem since he joined ABC in 2014.
Sources defending Marciano: Someone who worked closely with him told People his departure was “unexpected” and he was a dedicated professional.
The Ginger Zee Factor
Multiple sources reported tension between Marciano and chief meteorologist Ginger Zee:
- They “clashed for years” after Marciano joined ABC in 2014
- Marciano took over Zee’s weekend GMA meteorologist role
- Zee was described as having a dominant personality
- Sources said Zee “brought out the worst” in Marciano
- Others said Zee was a “know-it-all” who cited her Twitter followers to prove points
However, it was Zee who reported the final incident that led to Marciano’s firing.
His Current Status at CBS
Hired: October 2024 (six months after ABC firing) First appearance: October 8, 2024 on CBS Evening News covering Hurricane Milton from Tampa Current role: Meteorologist for CBS News
His hiring by CBS sparked controversy. Some media critics questioned whether CBS should have hired someone fired for behavior issues.
CBS News has not commented on the decision to hire Marciano or addressed the ABC firing.
What About Wrongful Termination?
For Marciano to have a valid wrongful termination claim against ABC, he would need to prove:
- He was fired for an illegal reason (discrimination, retaliation for protected activity)
- The stated reasons for his termination were pretextual
- ABC violated his employment contract
- ABC violated public policy
Why a lawsuit would be difficult:
- Multiple documented incidents over two years
- Witness accounts (including from Ginger Zee)
- He was suspended and ordered to anger management in 2022
- ABC gave him warnings and a second chance
- Final incident (screaming match) witnessed by multiple people
Could He Still File a Lawsuit?
Statute of limitations: Employment discrimination claims must be filed with the EEOC within 180-300 days depending on the state. That deadline has passed.
Wrongful termination claims typically must be filed within 1-3 years depending on state law. New York (where ABC News is based) has a 3-year statute of limitations.
Realistically: It’s unlikely Marciano will file a lawsuit at this point given:
- He’s employed at CBS
- Significant time has passed (20+ months)
- No public indication of legal action
- Strong evidence supporting ABC’s decision
Timeline of Events
July 2014: Marciano hired as ABC News senior meteorologist
September 2014: Makes official debut on Good Morning America
2021: Ex-wife Eryn Marciano files for divorce
May 2022: Suspended one month, forced to take anger management classes after sexist comments to producer
May 2022 – March 2024: Banned from GMA Times Square studios, reports from field only
September 2023: Announces exit from GMA weekend editions, says he’ll continue weekday contributions
April 30, 2024: Fired by ABC News after screaming match with producer
October 2024: Hired by CBS News
October 8, 2024: Makes CBS debut covering Hurricane Milton
January 2026: Still working at CBS, no lawsuit filed
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Rob Marciano sue ABC News?
No. There is no evidence of any lawsuit filed by Marciano against ABC News as of January 2026.
Why didn’t Rob Marciano sue ABC?
He likely received a severance agreement, found new employment quickly at CBS, and ABC had documented reasons for his termination.
Is Rob Marciano still working as a meteorologist?
Yes. He’s currently employed by CBS News and appears on CBS Evening News.
What did Rob Marciano do wrong?
According to reports, he had multiple incidents of angry outbursts including a screaming match with a producer, made sexist comments, and created an uncomfortable workplace.
Did Ginger Zee get Rob Marciano fired?
Zee reported the final incident to management, but ABC fired Marciano based on a pattern of behavior over two years, not one report.
Can Rob Marciano still file a lawsuit?
Technically yes, within New York’s 3-year statute of limitations. But it’s highly unlikely given the time passed and his new employment.
What did ABC say about firing Rob Marciano?
ABC News declined to comment publicly on the reasons for his termination.
Has Rob Marciano addressed his firing publicly?
Marciano has not made public statements about his ABC firing or the reasons behind it.
This article clarifies that Rob Marciano has not filed a lawsuit against ABC News despite speculation. All information is based on credible news reports from The Daily Beast, Page Six, People, and other major outlets.
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