‘Rachael Ray’ worker files suit

A former accountant for Rachael Ray’s TV cooking show has filed a $1-million lawsuit, saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.

Aaron Ferguson says in papers filed in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court that he has suffered from anorexia for about six years. He says his supervisor repeatedly exhibited “hostile behavior” and made “vile,” discriminatory and hurtful comments.

Ferguson said he began working in July 2007 for CBS Television Distributions Inc., a CBS Corp. unit and the producer and owner of the “Rachael Ray” show. After he complained about his treatment, he says, he was forced out in October 2007.

A CBS spokesman referred calls to show spokeswoman Lauren Nowell, who said she could not comment on pending litigation.