Gina Carano Triumphs in Legal Battle Against Disney With Elon Musk's Support

Gina Carano, once a prominent star in The Mandalorian, has achieved a significant milestone in her legal dispute against Disney. Carano was terminated from her role in the series after she made controversial posts on Twitter that the movie company found unacceptable. With financial support from Elon Musk, Carano took legal action against Disney. The Los Angeles City Court recently decided against Disney's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit.

US District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett expressed that Disney failed to provide any evidence, either in the complaint or elsewhere, to support their claim that they employ public-facing actors to promote values such as respect, decency, integrity, or inclusion. Consequently, the judge stated that Disney's claim regarding the supposedly detrimental effects of Carano's mere presence as their employee lacks constitutional significance.

Carano shared her emotions regarding this development on X, mentioning that she was moved to tears. After enduring a brutal three and a half years, she feels relieved to have the chance to clear her name in a court of law before a judge and her peers. She expressed immense gratitude for this opportunity.

She described what happened to her as unacceptable, absurd, and abusive, stating that such incidents should not occur to anyone in the future. Carano emphasized her determination to continue her career despite the intense challenges and acknowledged the support of those who defended her. She empathized with others who have faced similar situations and assured them of her solidarity.

Carano also extended her thanks to Elon Musk, appreciating his gracious support that gave her a fighting chance. She expressed her hope that Musk and his family would be blessed in the future, recognizing the significance of his intervention during such a critical time.

Essentially, the case will proceed to trial, and with the extensive resources provided by Musk's legal team, it is possible that Disney might face substantial damages payable to Carano.