Alleged Harry Potter Wand Injury Sparks $8M+ Warner Bros. Lawsuit

Warner Bros. faces an $8 million lawsuit after a toddler was allegedly injured by a defective Harry Potter wand, causing severe damage to his eyeball. The mother claims that Warner Bros. should have known about the risk, as other customers have reported similar issues with the wand. The lawsuit could impact Warner Bros.' reputation and future sales of Harry Potter-related products and content, including the upcoming HBO series.
An alleged wand-related injury from Harry Potter incites a multimillion-dollar lawsuit with Warner Bros. Though one of the most successful franchises of all time, Harry Potter has run up against massive controversy in recent years. These controversies stem most notably from contentious statements from Hogwarts creator Jk Rowling, but have recently expanded to include claims of unfair working conditions from former Harry Potter extras.
Harry Potter delves further into controversy as an alleged wand injury puts Warner Bros. in an $8 million lawsuit.
An alleged wand-related injury from Harry Potter incites a multimillion-dollar lawsuit with Warner Bros. Though one of the most successful franchises of all time, Harry Potter has run up against massive controversy in recent years. These controversies stem most notably from contentious statements from Hogwarts creator Jk Rowling, but have recently expanded to include claims of unfair working conditions from former Harry Potter extras.
Harry Potter delves further into controversy as an alleged wand injury puts Warner Bros. in an $8 million lawsuit.
- 10/17/2023
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant
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