The family of a 5-year-old girl is suing the amusement park responsible for Sesame Palace’s mascots, SeaWorld Parks, for $25 million.
The father of the child alleges that the mascots purposely repeatedly ignored the girl because of the color of her skin.
The child, named Kennedi, would not have had the right to the same treatment as the little girl by her side, who was able to enjoy a moment with the mascot “Telly”
According to New York Postthe event took place last month in an amusement center in Pennsylvania, and it was in the last days that the family contacted a law firm to launch a lawsuit for 25 million dollars.
“Watching my daughter’s face after she was ignored by the mascot made me cry. Every time I watch the video, I cry,” says the child’s father, Quinton Burns.
The father claims his child was snubbed by four mascots during a parade at an amusement park on June 18.
The lawyer defending the family, Malcolm Tuff, believes the multi-million dollar lawsuit is necessary to send a clear message to the company.
“Kennedi was ignored, while several white children were able to interact with the mascot and give him hugs,” he explains.
The sued company claims to be aware of the lawsuit, without giving further details.