Raquel Lee sues Disney: suit says studio directed her to trust accused employee, then cancelled her next role

Raquel Lee, 14 during 2001's "The Poof Point," sued Disney alleging negligence over repeated sexual assault by a male employee. The suit claims Disney and director Neal Israel told Lee to "bond with, get close to, and trust" the accused, then executives called her "out of control" with "a demon inside her" and cancelled her next role. Disney declined to comment. (Variety, 24 Aug 2026)