Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Village People Blacklisting

Karen Willis, wife of Village People star Victor Willis, filed a lawsuit against Disney, alleging a hostile work environment and blackballing, seeking $20 million in damages. Disney hired the Village People for annual performances at Disney World, but tensions arose in 2018 leading to mistreatment, physical attacks by fans, and payment issues. Willis claims Disney blocked her from assisting the band, failed to provide security as per contract, and gave them the runaround on payments, resulting in the lawsuit seeking over $20 million in damages.