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Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Canceled Florida Relocation Plan Amid Allegations of Misrepresentation

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Los Angeles, CA — A judge involved in a high-profile lawsuit against Disney has recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest, as her daughter is employed by the entertainment giant. The case concerns accusations that Disney misled some employees about the conditions of a massive cross-country relocation from Southern California to Orlando, Florida. The lawsuit was initiated by Maria De La Cruz, VP of Product Design, and George Fong, Director of Product Design, who allege that Disney misrepresented the benefits of moving to a new “camperview” campus in the Lake Nona community in … Read more

Disney Tries to Ward off Legal Battle as Gina Carano Challenges Her Firing from The Mandalorian

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Los Angeles, CA – Actress Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney over her firing from the hit series “The Mandalorian” has prompted the entertainment giant to request its dismissal. Disney argues that Carano’s claims lack legal merit and fail to state a valid cause of action. Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in “The Mandalorian,” filed the lawsuit in August, alleging that Disney breached her contract and unlawfully terminated her due to her conservative political views. However, Disney’s legal team is now arguing that Carano’s claims are baseless and should be dismissed by the … Read more

Governing Dispute Ends: Disney and Florida Governor Reach Settlement, Pausing Federal Lawsuit

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has been granted a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district. The decision follows a settlement reached by the two parties in separate state court litigation. Disney had filed a request to the federal appellate court last week, citing a settlement agreement between the company and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The lawsuit had emerged after a dispute over the future development of Disney World sparked disagreement between the company and the district. As part of … Read more

Resolution Reached in Walt Disney Parks and Florida Governor Dispute over Reedy Creek Improvement District Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After a prolonged dispute between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a resolution has finally been reached in their battle over control of the government entity formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District. The settlement was announced on March 27, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), chaired by Charbel Barakat, expressed their eagerness to work with Disney in a meeting held on March 27. The tone of the meeting was amicable, suggesting a fresh start and a commitment … Read more