Lawsuit alleges Disney misled employees into relocating before canceling Florida project
On what grounds are the employees seeking to file a class-action lawsuit against Disney?
The employees are seeking to file a class-action lawsuit against Disney on the grounds of alleged misleading information about the Lake Nona project, which led them to relocate from California to Florida. The project's cancellation left them jobless or forced them to move back to California to retain their jobs.
Why did Disney cancel the Lake Nona project positions?
Disney canceled the Lake Nona project positions due to a combination of factors, including a change in company leadership and evolving economic and business conditions. The decision came amid a legal and political battle with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, which has since been settled. The project was initially announced to take advantage of the lower cost of living and state tax credits available in Florida, but after the dispute with DeSantis and other issues, the company decided not to move forward with the campus construction.
What concerns did Maria De La Cruz express to Disney Human Resources?
Maria De La Cruz expressed concerns to Disney Human Resources about the job security of employees who moved to Florida for the Lake Nona project, fearing potential layoffs after the project's cancellation. She also mentioned the difficulties in obtaining housing comparable to the homes they had sold in California and did not want to be punished for being put into a situation by the company.