Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Gina Carano's Lawsuit Against Disney

Posted • July 25, 2024: Most of us remember how horribly actress Gina Carano was treated by Disney a few years ago. But in the whirlwind of the modern news cycle, it can be easy to forget. Yesterday, however, Carano got some great news as Los Angeles District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett denied Disney's motion to have her wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit against the company dismissed. As you may recall, back in February, Carano brought her suit against Disney with the assistance of Elon Musk, who had publicly announced on Twitter the previous August that he would fund the legal costs of anyone who was wrongfully treated by their employer for thoughts they posted on Twitter.

Disney had terminated Carano -- who at the time played the very popular character Cara Dune on The Mandalorian series -- in 2021 for posting on Twitter that her pronouns were 'Boop/Bop/Beep' (a clear Star Wars joke) and for decrying the dehumanization of people today by comparing it to how Germany treated Jewish people in the 1930s. How dare she, right? Disney sought to have the suit dismissed on -- get this -- First Amendment grounds (no, we're serious), but yesterday Judge Garnett took a lightsaber to that motion, as reported by Bounding Into Comics. Judge Rejects Disney’s Motion To Dismiss Gina Carano’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Says House Of Mouse “Failed To Set Forth An ‘Impenetrable Defense’ Under The First Amendment.”

Apparently, Disney's claim of expressive association was about as 'impenetrable' as the Death Star with an unprotected small thermal exhaust port. After the ruling, Carano posted her emotional reaction on Twitter. -- Gina Carano 🕯 @ginacarano: ““the court DENIES defendants motion.” I am moved to tears. After a brutal 3 1/2 years, I am being given the opportunity to move forward in the court of law before the judge and my peers to clear my name. I am so grateful for this opportunity. What happened to me was unacceptable, absurd and abusive, among other things. It should not have happened to me, and it should not happen to anyone else moving forward. Let it stop here. I quite literally fought to get to where I got to in my career through intense ups and downs, and I’ll keep up that fight to continue doing what I love. I appreciate all of you who stood by me and defended me, and I am so sorry that similar situations have happened to some of you. I want you to know that I see you and I stand with you.”

“Thank you to Elon Musk, a man I have never even met, who so graciously gave me a fighting chance. Thank you for standing for justice for all of humanity. May God bless you and your family for years to come because He has chosen you for such a time as this. ❤️ Below is an interview I did with Ben Shapiro 3 1/2 years ago February 2021 at my lowest point. I was wounded and in so much pain, but I feel that pain lifting now. I pray for justice to shine through this case. It’s been one heck of a life. I am looking forward to getting back to the art of storytelling and doing my part to help the world heal. Thank you all. I’m sure it will be quite a battle ahead, but God’s given me the ability to take some punches and give some back. My feet are on solid ground. Imagine what your voice can do. 🕯️” (…)

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