In a high-stakes legal clash, Disney and Lucasfilm are urging the Ninth Circuit to review a contentious ruling that allowed former Star Wars actress Gina Carano’s lawsuit to proceed. The case revolves around Carano’s claim that she was wrongfully terminated from her role due to her political views, with Disney challenging the court’s interpretation of First Amendment protections in artistic decision-making.
Star Wars Actor’s Firing Suit: Disney’s Motion for Appeal
In a motion filed Friday, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Huckleberry Industries US Inc. asked the court to certify an interlocutory appeal, arguing that U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett’s denial of their dismissal bid was flawed. The entertainment giants contend that a reasonable jurist might disagree with the judge’s decision, which allows Carano’s wrongful termination and sex discrimination claims to advance. Disney’s legal team insists that the Ninth Circuit should weigh in before discovery begins to potentially narrow the issues or dismiss the suit outright.
