Ten former "American Idol" contestants have joined forces to file a racial bias lawsuit against the popular television singing competition…[T]he plaintiffs in the case say they received unfair treatment during the selection and competition process and were unfairly ousted -- outside the normal elimination process -- because of their race. They are all black…[The plaintiffs’ lawyer] added that the arrest histories of the 10 men were illegally obtained and used to humiliate them. He says the arrest histories of white contestants weren't uncovered…Along with claims of racial discrimination, the suit also identifies other forms of discrimination the contestants allegedly faced…[A] rep for "Idol" had no comment on the suit and Freeman said his office does not comment on any pending litigation. [Refers to Coca-Cola, Ford, Fox Broadcasting, Fremantle]