We look forward to proving as much in court, the Sheppard Mullin partner added.
Disney declined comment on the matter.
(Full disclosure: Oscar winner Ridley is the co-host of Deadlines Doc Talk podcast.)
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Thereafter, Jonasson continued to perform her job functions, including those of development, for her lower salary.
Jonasson reiterated her complaints of discrimination.
You may recognize Jonassons name.
In December last year, shesued Vin Diesel for sexual battery.
Diesels lawyer Bryan Freedman told Deadline last year that Vin Dieselcategorically denies this claim in its entirety.
Today, Disney/ABC declined comment on the legal action by Jonasson against them and Ridley.
One of Jonassons lawyers did have a comment to make on the filing today.
By filing this lawsuit, Ms. Jonasson adds her voice to this historic movement to combat injustice.
