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Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit Against Disney

10/18/2025

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Rockmond Dunbar, an actor on the TV show 9-1-1, lost after a three-day trial when a Los Angeles jury ruled against him in favor of Disney-owned 20th Television.
Dunbar claimed he was fired for religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine, beliefs tied to the Congregation of Universal Wisdom.
Disney's lawyers argued against his claims, noting inconsistencies in his account and his use of synthetic medications.

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Rockmond Dunbar, an actor on the TV show 9-1-1, lost after a three-day trial when a Los Angeles jury ruled against him in favor of Disney-owned 20th Television.
Dunbar claimed he was fired for religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine, beliefs tied to the Congregation of Universal Wisdom.
Disney's lawyers argued against his claims, noting inconsistencies in his account and his use of synthetic medications.