Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Disney Wins Lawsuit Filed By Stuntman Jimmy Sharp Against Nissa Diederich
A stuntman named Jimmy Sharp sued Disney and an executive named Nissa Diederich, claiming she hurt his career.
Sharp alleged Diederich, who took over his father's role, retaliated against him and got him blacklisted from jobs.
The judge looked at the case and decided to dismiss the lawsuit, meaning Sharp lost.
Diederich has said she did not spread false information.
This all started after an investigation and a series of events that unfolded after his father left his job at 20th Television.
Jimmy Sharp sued Disney and Nissa Diederich for alleged retaliation.
Sharp claimed Diederich blacklisted him after his father left his position.
The lawsuit was filed in December 2022 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Judge Alison Mackenzie dismissed the case in September 2024.
Diederich, now at Ryan Murphy Productions, denied making false statements about Sharp.
- Who
- Stuntman Jimmy Sharp, Nissa Diederich, and Disney
- What
- A lawsuit filed by Jimmy Sharp against Disney and Nissa Diederich was dismissed by a judge.
- When
- The suit was filed in December 2022 and dismissed in September 2024.
- Where
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Why
- Sharp alleged retaliation and blacklisting by Diederich, which resulted in a judge tossing out the action.
- Plaintiff
- Jimmy Sharp
- Defendant
- Disney and Nissa Diederich
- Allegations
- Retaliation and Blacklisting
- Court Ruling
- Lawsuit dismissed
- Judge
- Alison Mackenzie