Disney's Pirates Johnny Depp Stunt Double Suit

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Disney's Pirates Johnny Depp Stunt Double Suit
Anthony Angelotti, Johnny Depp's stuntman for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean films, is suing Disney and the producers of the film for what he claims are a work related injuries.

According to Angelloti, he suffered pelvis, leg and bladder injuries after performing a "human yo-yo stunt" that simulates a 80 foot fall. He says that the stunt was not properly supervised by Disney and that along with his physical and emotional pain, he has also lost wages and work.

The case will be going before a court in Los Angeles in December.

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