Disney faces lawsuit over alleged concealment of executive’s sexual assault
OAN’s Abril Elfi
4:35 PM – Thursday, January 4, 2024
Disney is facing a lawsuit from an employee who accuses the company of covering up a former executive’s alleged sexual abuse patterns.
On Tuesday, a Disney employee filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court claiming that management at the company repeatedly ignored allegations of sexual abuse against Former VP of Distrubution Nolan Gonzales, despite multiple complaints.
The employee alleges that the management allowed Gonzales to freely harass women without consequences.
“Management was incentivized to hide Gonzales’s harassment because he generated valuable revenue,” the suit claims.
According to the plaintiff, Gonzales assaulted her multiple times in 2017, using drugs to incapacitate her.
She also claims that Gonzales used his power and blackmail to force her into sexual acts.
The complaint further states that when she tried to cut ties with him, he threatened to release intimate videos and ruin her career.
The employee also alleges that management was aware of Gonzales’ history of misconduct but failed to take action, as they believed his firing would harm the company financially.
“Women were discouraged to come forward about his behaviors because management seemingly accepted Gonzales’ conduct as being part of the entertainment industry and his firing would hurt the company financially,” the complaint stated.
In 2022, Gonzales resigned after other women reported him for sexual harassment.
The employee also claims that she was demoted by the company in retaliation.
“Disney used the rolling layoffs as an excuse to demote Plaintiff and to place her on a different team where she did not manage any direct reports,” the suit states. “Previously, Plaintiff was a supervisory level employee who trained and directed three subordinates. Now, Plaintiff’s essential job duties are much smaller in scope and are similar to duties she performed at Disney ten years ago.”
The lawsuit was filed under the California Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, which extends the statute of limitations for lawsuits related to sexual assault.
Despite the court holidays on December 31st and January 1st, the court may still proceed with the lawsuit.
The lawsuit also includes Disney entities, Searchlight and 20th Century, and brings forth claims for sexual harassment, sexual assault and battery, and negligence, among other claims related to the alleged cover-up.
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How did Disney allegedly retaliate against the employee involved in the lawsuit and what were the consequences for her job
Title: Disney Faces Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse Patterns
Introduction:
Disney, a renowned entertainment conglomerate, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit filed by an employee who accuses the company of covering up allegations of sexual abuse by a former executive. The employee claims that Disney repeatedly ignored complaints against the former VP of Distribution, Nolan Gonzales, allowing him to freely harass women without consequences. This article explores the allegations made in the lawsuit and sheds light on the potential consequences for Disney.
Allegations of Ignored Complaints and Frequent Harassment:
According to the lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the plaintiff asserts that despite multiple complaints, Disney’s management deliberately ignored allegations of sexual abuse against Nolan Gonzales. The plaintiff alleges that Gonzales assaulted her on multiple occasions in 2017, using drugs to incapacitate her. Furthermore, she claims that Gonzales exploited his position and employed blackmail to force her into engaging in sexual acts against her will.
Financial Incentives for Concealing Harassment:
The lawsuit claims that Disney’s management was motivated to conceal Gonzales’s harassment due to the revenue he generated for the company. This financial incentive allegedly encouraged the company to turn a blind eye to his misconduct, discouraging women from coming forward with complaints. Management purportedly viewed Gonzales’s behavior as an unfortunate industry norm, fearing that his termination would harm the company financially.
Retaliation and Demotion of the Plaintiff:
In retaliation for her involvement in the case, the employee alleges that she was demoted by Disney. The company allegedly used rolling layoffs as an excuse to reassign the plaintiff to a different team with diminished responsibilities, despite her previous supervisory position. This demotion resulted in a significant reduction in her job scope and mirrored her responsibilities from a decade ago.
Legal Implications and Extended Statute of Limitations:
The lawsuit was filed under the California Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, which extends the statute of limitations for lawsuits related to sexual assault. This act enables victims to seek legal recourse for incidents that may have occurred several years ago. Despite the court holidays on December 31st and January 1st, the court may proceed with the lawsuit.
Disney Entities Involved and Claims Made:
The lawsuit also encompasses Disney entities, Searchlight and 20th Century. It outlines claims for sexual harassment, sexual assault and battery, negligence, and other allegations related to the purported cover-up.
Conclusion:
The lawsuit against Disney raises significant concerns about the company’s handling of sexual abuse allegations against a former executive. As the legal proceedings continue, the outcome may have far-reaching implications for Disney and its reputation. It emphasizes the importance of accountability, transparency, and fostering a safe working environment free from harassment and abuse within the entertainment industry.
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