Disney Settles Discrimination Lawsuit After Former Cast Member Dies

Tentative settlement in case of ex-Disney worker who claimed discrimination due to age, Armenian heritage

A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought by a late Los Feliz man who said he was wrongfully fired as a mail center messenger at the Walt Disney Co. because he was more than 50 years old and of Armenian heritage. Khatchatur Berberian also maintained management did nothing when he complained he was harassed by a supervisor. Berberian sued in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2023, but he died of cardiac arrest at age 53 o…

Disney Settles Discrimination Lawsuit After Former Cast Member Dies

In March 2020, Disney theme parks worldwide were forced to close their gates as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread, killing millions of people. Bob Chapek had only been CEO of The Walt Disney Company for one month before he was forced to make some really tough decisions. In response to the closures and the pandemic, Disney laid off thousands of workers and furloughed thousands more. One of the cast members furloughed was Khatchatur Berber…

Disney Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Amid Death of Former Cast Member : Disney Fanatic

In a legal battle that brought to light serious allegations against The Walt Disney Company, a former cast member’s estate has reached a tentative settlement following his tragic death. Khatchatur Berberian, a Disney employee for over 15 years, filed a lawsuit alleging age and ethnic discrimination in 2023. His passing in December 2024 at just 53 years old has left many questioning the company’s handling of the situation and its broader implicat…

Disney Settles Major Lawsuit After Tragic Death of Longtime Employee

In a case that has drawn attention from both Disney fans and legal experts alike, The Walt Disney Company has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit that claimed discrimination against a former cast member. Khatchatur Berberian, a dedicated Disney employee for more than 15 years, passed away in December 2024, just months after filing a lawsuit alleging age and ethnic discrimination. Credit: Disney Related: Superior Court Judge Denies Disney…

Settlement Reached in Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Disney 6 Months After Plaintiff Passed Away - WDW News Today

A tentative settlement has been reached in a discrimination lawsuit filed against The Walt Disney Company in 2023.Disney Discrimination LawsuitKhatchatur Berberian sued Disney in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2023, alleging he was fired by the company because of his age and Armenian heritage.Berberian passed away from cardiac arrest at age 53 in December 2024, but the lawsuit continued with Anterine Jackson, the executor of his will, a…