Fired ‘Mandalorian’ actor Gina Carano ‘moved to tears’ after victory against Disney in her Elon Musk-funded lawsuit
SUMMARY
Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney, following her firing from The Mandalorian in 2021, will proceed to trial after a Los Angeles federal judge denied Disney’s motion to dismiss. Carano, dismissed over controversial social media posts, including comparisons between U.S. political climate and the Holocaust, challenged Disney’s right to sever ties based on her views. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett rejected Disney’s argument that it had a right to dissociate from Carano’s beliefs. Represented by attorneys funded by Elon Musk’s social media platform X, Carano stated her deep gratitude for the ruling. The case raises significant questions about employee speech versus employer rights. Disney has not commented yet, but the trial will likely impact broader discussions on free speech and employment.
