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2022
Rockmond Dunbar sues 20th Television and Disney alleging discrimination
Lawsuit filed
Actor Rockmond Dunbar sued 20th Television and The Walt Disney Company for $1.3 million. He alleged that he was denied medical and religious exemptions from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and faced racial discrimination. 20th Television said it followed its legal obligations and denied that its decisions were based on race.
Company response
Denial — 20th Television
There are no differences in our process or decision-making based on an employee's race.
Denial — 20th Television
There are no differences in our process or decision-making based on an employee’s race.
Source excerpt
He says he was denied medical and religious exemptions and faced racial discrimination when 20th Television stipulated actors had to be vaccinated.
There are no differences in our process or decision-making based on an employee's race.
US actor Rockmond Dunbar is suing the makers of TV drama 9-1-1, saying he was fired after claiming exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination.