Disney has been sued for pay discrimination by one of its former top lawyers, expanding a legal battle over claims from female employees who say they’re paid less than their male counterparts for similar work.

The lawsuit points to systemic pay inequality at Disney, which last year settled a class action from roughly 9,000 workers in California across the company’s production and distribution arms, broadcast stations and theme parks, among various other corporate divisions. Under the deal, Disney agreed to pay $43.25 million and retain experts to address salary disparities between men and women employees.

Disney has been sued for pay discrimination by one of its former top lawyers, expanding a legal battle over claims from female employees who say they’re paid less than their male co

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