Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: Pop Culture
#R2MeToo: Anakin’s Sexual Harassment of Padme Amidala
With the advent of the #R2MeToo Movement a few years ago, sexual harassment in the Star Wars World has come to the forefront of many fans’ minds. After all, we hold our heroes to high standards, even ones who live in a galaxy far, far away. Distance, whether less than... read more
Din Djarin May Be Called to Testify in Carano v. Disney Lawsuit
Mando may offer a hand-o (hey oh!) in the Gina Carano v. Disney lawsuit for wrongful termination, which is currently pending in California federal court. Mando, of course, is shorthand for the titular Mandalorian himself, Din Djarin, as played by Pedro Pascal. Carano... read more
Court Denies Disney’s Motion to Dismiss Gina Carano’s Lawsuit
A federal judge just denied Disney’s motion to dismiss Star Wars actress Gina Carano’s wrongful termination lawsuit. What does that mean for the case moving forward? First, it might be helpful to recap what’s been going on with the lawsuit so far.... read more
Carano v. Disney Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Update
In February 2024, Star Wars actress Gina Carano, who played Cara Dune in the Disney+ show The Mandalorian, filed a lawsuit against Disney based on her termination back in 2021. She claimed wrongful termination based on her political speech and discrimination based on... read more
Would Gina Carano’s Lawsuit Against Disney Succeed in SC?
Last week, Star Wars actor Gina Carano’s lawsuit for wrongful termination and discrimination against Disney was filed. Prior to her Forceful termination in 2021, Carano played Cara Dune in The Mandalorian show on Disney+. The lawsuit itself will play out in... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way I can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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