Fired Disney streaming employee alleges company hacked his phone, computer


The former employee is seeking unspecified monetary damages against Disney Streaming Services, including damages for emotional distress and other punitive damages. — AFP

LOS ANGELES: A former employee of Disney Streaming Services fired earlier this year is suing the company, alleging that he was the target of discrimination and harassment over his new parental status – and that Disney employees hacked into his home computer and phone to learn private information about him.

Steven van Soeren worked as a product designer at BAMTech and Disney Streaming Services from August 2016 until he was fired on May 6, 2019, per the complaint.

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