Gina Carano Wins Small Victory in Lawsuit Against Disney

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The legal dispute between Gina Carano and Disney has advanced to a potentially crucial stage. After a federal judge granted Carano’s request, Disney is now obligated to disclose important salary records related to “The Mandalorian,” “Ahsoka,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Andor,” “The Acolyte,” and the upcoming “The Mandalorian & Grogu” movie. This court order requires Disney to deliver accurate spreadsheets and actor contract data within 20 days, which represents a substantial win for Carano in her ongoing wrongful termination case.

Currently, Carano has issued a public response to recent events, maintaining a composed demeanor while expressing appreciation and determination through her words.

This moment feels like a welcome, refreshing pause amidst this lengthy challenging journey. I appreciate the prompt action by the court.

I’m eager for the specifics of my situation to be revealed publicly, so that my innocence can be established, enabling me to carry on with my passion without facing such harsh… (interruptions or obstacles)

— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) April 7, 2025

Carano expressed relief on X, stating that this brief respite in a lengthy demanding procedure felt like a refreshing gust of air. She’s appreciative of the court’s swift action and eagerly anticipates the disclosure of her case details, hoping it will vindicate her and put an end to such unfair treatment. She remains deeply thankful for this chance to fight back against this formidable opponent. A big thank you goes out to @elonmusk @x.

In the Central District of California, a court order has been given, requiring Disney to disclose salary information related to several significant Star Wars actors such as Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Amandla Stenberg, Diego Luna, and Carl Weathers. These records are essential for Gina Carano’s legal team to assess how much she potentially would have earned if she hadn’t been dismissed from The Mandalorian in 2021.

Gene Schaerr, Carano’s lead attorney, summarized the significance of the ruling.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that a court has granted discovery in Gina Carano’s case against Disney! This means Disney is obligated to disclose details about how stars like Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, and others from The Mandalorian, various other Star Wars shows on Disney+, and the upcoming movie The Mandalorian & Grogu are managed. Exciting times ahead for fans and legal aficionados alike!

— Gene Schaerr (@GSchaerr) April 7, 2025

The court is compelling Disney to disclose details regarding the remuneration of actors such as Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, and others from ‘The Mandalorian’, other Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series, and the upcoming film ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’. This information is crucial in demonstrating the financial damage inflicted on Gina due to Disney’s allegedly unfair and illegal termination.

Disney must act swiftly within the next 20 days to comply with the court’s orders, as any failure to do so may lead to penalties, being held in contempt of court, or consideration of noncompliance in future cases. The judge emphasized that Disney cannot employ legal tactics to postpone disclosure.

In response to Disney’s petition, the court chose not to penalize Gina Carano’s legal team. They dismissed Disney’s argument that Carano’s motion was unnecessary or time-consuming. Instead, the judge specified which documents must be provided immediately, and they left the possibility for further investigation if Carano’s damage expert finds it necessary to request more information.

This recent event occurs after several weeks of criticism toward Disney for persistently denying Gina Carano access to their platforms. Notably, ESPN, a subsidiary of Disney, recently celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring the trailblazers in Women’s Mixed Martial Arts. Remarkably, Carano, who is known for her significant contributions to the popularity of women’s MMA, was conspicuously left out of this tribute.

Now that the court has compelled Disney to disclose secrets they’ve been guarding privately for a while, the tension is growing significantly.

Gina Carano’s case has sparked intense debate in discussions about cancel culture, ideological bias within Hollywood, and corporate responsibility. With Elon Musk as an advocate and critics of Disney’s internal affairs backing her, this lawsuit is evolving into something greater than a personal conflict—it’s a vote on how the entertainment industry handles opposing views.

With Disney on the clock and Carano back in the spotlight, this story is only getting started.

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2025-04-09 17:57