Disney Faces Lawsuit After Former Child Star Raquel Lee Bolleau Alleges She Was Sexually Assaulted At 14 On ‘The Poof Point’ Set
Bolleau says Disney failed to protect her as a minor and seeks damages for alleged abuse, emotional distress and financial losses.
- On Friday, Aug. 21, former child actress Raquel Lee Bolleau filed a civil negligence lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging an unidentified male employee sexually assaulted her during the 2001 production of The Poof Point.
- Bolleau, 14 at the time, alleges the employee provided alcohol, separated her from her guardian, and assaulted her multiple times in Salt Lake City and on a flight to California while Disney personnel encouraged her to "bond" with the man.
- Executives allegedly failed to investigate warning signs and blamed Bolleau for changes in her behavior, describing her as "out of control" after she suffered trauma, ultimately canceling a planned future role with the studio.
- Attorneys Douglas Wigdor and Jane Kim, representing Bolleau, stated that "this conduct is inexcusable" and are seeking compensation for financial losses and emotional distress, alongside punitive damages.
- This filing follows Bolleau's appearance in the 2024 docuseries Quiet on Set, reflecting a broader movement of former child actors seeking accountability for abuse experienced during their careers.
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