Disney Moves to Dismiss Gina Carano's Lawsuit, Cites First Amendment Rights
The Walt Disney Company has filed a motion to dismiss Gina Carano's discrimination lawsuit, asserting their constitutional right not to associate with her controversial statements.
- Disney argues that it has a constitutional right to choose who expresses its artistic messages, citing Carano's social media posts as undermining their values.
- Carano's lawsuit, supported by Elon Musk, claims wrongful termination over her conservative views expressed on social media.
- Disney highlighted Carano's post comparing criticism of conservatives to the Holocaust as the 'final straw' leading to her dismissal.
- The motion emphasizes Disney's First Amendment right to freedom of association, a principle supported by Supreme Court precedents.
- Carano seeks reemployment and damages, while Disney's filing seeks complete dismissal of her claims.