Shocking Lawsuit: Little Mermaid Live-Action Producers Face Massive $200K Lawsuit Following Terrifying On-Set Injury

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Veteran special effects artist Christine Overs is suing the producers of The Little Mermaid for $191,000 after breaking her wrist in an on-set accident.

Overs, aged 74, gained recognition for her contributions to movies such as GoldenEye and Aliens. She sustained injuries when a makeshift stair collapsed, resulting in her fall to the ground. While Sandcastle Pictures, the producers, have accepted responsibility for the incident, they are disputing the amount of damages Overs is claiming.

Special effects artist Christine Overs, known for her work on movies like GoldenEye, Aliens, and the original Dune, is filing a lawsuit against Sandcastle Pictures, the production entity behind Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Overs is seeking $191,000 in damages after she suffered a wrist injury on set. The incident occurred during the filming of a beach scene when a makeshift stair collapsed, causing her to fall and break her wrist.

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Overs, a 74-year-old industry veteran, underwent a procedure where five steel pins were inserted into her wrist. In order to stabilize her arm, she now needs to wear a stabilizing device. Overs' legal team argues that in addition to continuous wrist pain, her hand dexterity has been severely impacted, making it difficult for her to perform the precise movements required for her job as a special effects artist. The lawyers further accuse Sandcastle Pictures of failing to provide adequate access to the set, resulting in Overs having to rely on an improvised staircase.

Although Sandcastle Pictures has accepted full responsibility for Overs' injury on the set of The Little Mermaid, they are disputing the amount she is seeking, which totals $191,000. While the pre-trial hearing has already taken place, the official trial date has not yet been scheduled.

Despite increased safety measures compared to the past, film set accidents, ranging from minor to major, persist due to human error, unforeseen circumstances, and the dynamic nature of the work environment. The set of Gladiator 2 recently experienced such an incident resulting in six crew members being hospitalized. Regardless of the outcome of The Little Mermaid trial, it is evident that safety precautions must be prioritized, even in situations not involving stunts or extravagant special effects.