Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki, mocked Victoria Ralph's hair by running out on set wearing an afro wig. This occurred while Victoria Ralph was working and wearing her hair in an afro style. Melody Thomas Scott stood in front of her and began to gyrate as if performing a poorly executed tribal dance. Not a single person said anything about the behavior. There were no repercussions for her actions.

During a dramatic scene, Michelle Stafford spat on Victoria Ralph and then began laughing hysterically. No one on set spoke up or provided any repercussions for the incident. When Sony tried to defend the action as part of the scene, Ralph stated she never agreed to be spat on. She argued that the hysterical laughing proved the act was planned and not part of the script. Ralph described the situation as a reflection of the lack of allies and the excuses often faced by black and brown people in the workplace.

Michelle Stafford defended the incident by claiming that any spitting was a result of a dramatic spit take by her character. This occurred during a scene involving her character and Victoria Ralph's character. However, Ralph disputes that the spit was scripted. She stated that she would never have agreed to the action if it had been part of the script.

Other actors and producers pushed back against Victoria Ralph because she began booking movies with major stars like Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, and Bo Bridges. One actor and her husband, who was a producer, specifically complained that her career moves were not fair. There was also significant push back when she booked Diagnosis Murder while simultaneously shooting The Young and the Restless. Ultimately, Bill Bell allowed her to film both projects while other actors struggled to find roles outside of soaps.

Victoria Ralph booked the project Diagnosis Murder while she was also shooting The Young and the Restless. There was some pushback regarding her booking this other work. However, Belle ultimately allowed her to film both projects simultaneously.

Victoria Ralph decided to leave The Young and the Restless because she felt that enough was enough and it was a matter of self-preservation and self-respect. She sued CBS in 2015, alleging that her outspoken advocacy for black actors and those who work behind the camera cost her a chance to be recast on the soap. Ralph eventually ended her legal battle after reaching a settlement. She continues to tell her story today as a strong woman who advocated for herself and others.

Victoria Ralph sued CBS in 2015, alleging that her advocacy for black actors and those who work behind the camera cost her a chance to be recast on the soap. She eventually ended her legal battle after reaching a settlement. This outcome was reported by the Hollywood Reporter.