Families sue Universal Orlando after Despicable Me actor accused of posing with white supremacy symbol

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two families have filed lawsuits against Universal Orlando after an actor dressed as a Despicable Me character Gru allegedly made a racist hand gesture when posing with young children, a report has said. WKMG reported that the families of two young girls, who are biracial, have filed civil rights lawsuits on their behalf following two separate incidents in 2019. A Universal Orlando Resort employee was previously fired in connection to one of the incidents after parents spotted a fancy dress actor appearing to make the white supremacy OK symbol while posing with their six-year-old daughter when looking back at footage of their interaction. “Do something special for our family and this person ruined that special warm feeling.” The lawsuit claims Universal Orlando violated the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.