Tag: Disney Legal
2 Lawsuits Filed Against Disney for PeopleMover-Related Injuries
When comparing the danger of attractions in the Orlando theme park area, the last ride you’d expect to be hazardous would be Walt Disney World’s PeopleMover. While this slow-moving tour over Tomorrowland is known for being scenic and relaxing, two separate lawsuits were filed in Orange Circuit Court due to alleged injuries sustained after carts … 2 Lawsuits Filed Against Disney for PeopleMover-Related Injuries
Discrimination Lawsuit by Former Disney IT Workers Has Been Dropped
A lawyer representing former Walt Disney World information technology employees has just dropped a discrimination suit against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts which has been ongoing since December of 2016. The suit alleged that Disney had required them to train their own overseas replacements, less expensive foreign employees under H-1B visas. In response to the … Discrimination Lawsuit by Former Disney IT Workers Has Been Dropped
Studios’ Motion to Dismiss Motion Capture Lawsuit only Partially Succeeds
In mid-July of last year, effects firm Rearden LLC put forth a round of lawsuits against Disney, Fox, and Paramount claiming that the studios used stolen motion capture technology in the creation of feature films and violated copyright, patent, and trademark laws. A judge has now ruled on the studios’ joint motion to dismiss, rejecting … Studios’ Motion to Dismiss Motion Capture Lawsuit only Partially Succeeds
Disney Files Lawsuit Against Unlicensed ‘Star Wars’, ‘Frozen’, and Marvel Event Characters
Nick Sarelli has decided not to back down from a legal battle with Disney over his company’s use of some beloved franchise characters. Sarelli, who owns Characters for Hire, LLC, is under fire from the media giant due to the use of characters like Darth Vader, Iron Man, and Frozen’s Elsa at parties and events. In … Disney Files Lawsuit Against Unlicensed ‘Star Wars’, ‘Frozen’, and Marvel Event Characters
Disney Joins Fox and Paramount in Stolen Tech Lawsuit Dismissal Attempt
Disney, Fox, and Paramount have just given their argument for the dismissal of a lawsuit involving the use of stolen motion capture technology in their films. The suit, put forth by VFX firm Rearden LLC, seeks damages and profits from the studios for the use of their stolen MOVA technology on the basis of copyright, trademark, … Disney Joins Fox and Paramount in Stolen Tech Lawsuit Dismissal Attempt
Disney Files for Another Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Lawsuit Based on New Documents
Disney is seeking yet another dismissal regarding a lawsuit over copyright infringement alleged by Gary Goldman, this time due to new materials which give greater detail to the plaintiff’s creation Looney, which he says was the basis for the hit film Zootopia. The first motion to dismiss filed by Disney was mostly successful, but the … Disney Files for Another Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Lawsuit Based on New Documents
Disney Facing Lawsuit Over Collecting and Selling Children’s Personal Information
–UPDATE (8/5/17): The Walt Disney Company has released a response to the pending lawsuit. Their official statement reads: “Disney has a robust COPPA compliance program, and we maintain strict data collection and use policies for Disney apps created for children and families. The complaint is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of COPPA principles, and we look … Disney Facing Lawsuit Over Collecting and Selling Children’s Personal Information
Disney Channel Executive Claims She Was Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment
According to Variety, a former director of multi-platform research at Disney Channel, Jocelyn McDowell, has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired after she reported that her boss was sexually harassing fellow co-workers. In her suit against the Walt Disney Company, McDowell claims that her boss Jimmy Blackburn had made “sexist and inappropriate remarks to … Disney Channel Executive Claims She Was Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment
Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
While Disney has dealt with legal issues lately springing up from claims they stole others’ ideas as the basis for films (Zootopia, Inside Out), this newest lawsuit put before the company is about stolen tech. VFX firm Rearden LLC filed an injunction Monday against The Walt Disney Company to prevent them from distributing three films they … Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
Disneyland Paris Sued After Chef Causes 2nd Degree Burns to Guest
Erica Osbourne has filed a lawsuit against Disneyland Paris after suffering burns while dining at the Newport Bay Hotel Restaurant. The 37-year-old Bristol resident was the victim of a fireball that she says nearly hit her 10-year-old daughter Abigail during the preparation of a crème brûlée. Here is how Osbourne describes the event: “I had … Disneyland Paris Sued After Chef Causes 2nd Degree Burns to Guest
