2023-05-29 21:56:28
An actor is processing the Apple for “discrimination” following having a job offer in the Apple Studios revoked due to non-vaccination once morest COVID-19. Brent Sextonwho became known for his role in the series “Deadwood”claims not to have been vaccinated due to health problems, arguing that the company went over the legislation by withdrawing the offer.
According to the portal MSNthe lawsuit, which was filed by Sexton in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, alleges that the actor had passed tests to star in “Manhunt”future series of Apple TV+ regarding the assassination of former US President Abrahm Lincoln — which will now star award-winning Tobias Menzies.
After signing a nearly $600,000 contract, however, he discovered that he would have to be properly vaccinated to work on the production — potentially negatively impacting his health due to a longstanding problem (a platelet deficiency).
Sexton claims to have presented Apple with a recommendation from his doctor and also asked the company to allow him to carry out regular tests for COVID-19 at his own expense and that of his union, as well as committing to indemnify him for any illness contracted by others. employees in sets of filming.
Apple, however, would have refused the proposal in less than 48 hours and withdrawn the job offer previously made to the actor. Seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the lawsuit, he alleges that the rescission of the offer caused him nearly $600,000 in damages.
Sexton also argues that Georgia, the US state where the series will be filmed, has banned mandatory vaccination policies and encouraged employers to provide tests or other alternatives for non-vaccinated people. Apple Studios, therefore, would have “run over” such a determination by demanding its vaccination.
via AppleInsider
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