LOS ANGELES — Bolleau was 14 years old at the time of the alleged assaults. The lawsuit identifies the alleged attacker as "John Doe," an on-set, adult, middle-aged male employee of Disney involved in the filming of the movie. The complaint states the employee repeatedly raped, sexually assaulted, sexually abused, and sexually harassed Bolleau.

The alleged abuse occurred in Utah, where "The Poof Point" was filmed, often in the employee's hotel room after he supplied Bolleau with alcohol, as well as on set. The lawsuit states that the employee regularly fondled and excessively touched Bolleau on set, often rubbing his genitals on her while giving unsolicited hugs. The complaint further alleges the abuse continued after the cast left Salt Lake City, with the employee sexually assaulting Bolleau under a blanket as they flew back to California.

The lawsuit accuses Disney of negligence for failing to respond to signs of abuse and for allowing the alleged conduct to occur. It claims production separated Bolleau from her guardian and failed to provide appropriate supervision. The lawsuit also claims Disney and director Neal Israel told Bolleau to "bond with, get close to, and trust" the employee.

According to the complaint, Disney executives blamed Bolleau for her deteriorating performance instead of investigating the abuse. The lawsuit alleges multiple Disney executives accused Bolleau of being "out of control," causing the movie to go "haywire," needing Jesus, and having "a demon inside her." The filing also alleges that Disney canceled Bolleau's upcoming role following the alleged abuse. The lawsuit does not specify the amount of damages Bolleau is seeking.

Bolleau's attorneys are Douglas Wigdor and Jane Kim. In a statement, they said, "Over the last decade, countless child actors have come forward to bravely share their experiences of abuse by adults in entertainment." They added, "As former government prosecutors, our message to the entertainment industry is simple: This conduct is inexcusable, and those involved — directly or indirectly — must be held accountable." Sources indicated that Disney was first made aware of Bolleau's accusations in June 2026, when attorneys approached them for an out-of-court settlement discussion that failed.

Bolleau participated in the 2024 documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," where she discussed her experiences as a Black actor on "The Amanda Show." She did not discuss the allegations made in her recent lawsuit during her participation in the documentary. Bolleau voiced Olei on Disney’s "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" and Nubia Gross in "The Proud Family" original series and movie. She appeared in shows like "Real Husbands of Hollywood" and films like "Stan the Man." Raquel Lee Bolleau continued to work with Disney after "The Poof Point," doing voiceover work on "The Proud Family" from 2001 to 2005. She appeared in the Disney+ revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder from 2022 to 2025.

Why It Matters

The events described span 25 years, from 2001 to 2026. The Walt Disney Company is an American multinational mass media company. The lawsuit brings attention to allegations of abuse involving a minor on a major studio production and claims of institutional negligence.

Timeline

In 2024, Raquel Lee Bolleau participated in the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, where she discussed her experiences as a Black actor on "The Amanda Show." Bolleau did not discuss the allegations made in her recent lawsuit during her participation in the documentary. On August 21, 2026, Raquel Lee Bolleau filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles County Superior Court. On August 24, 2026, Salt Lake City Police Detective Michael Ruff stated that the department does not have any records involving the name provided in the lawsuit.

What's New

She also appeared in the Disney+ revival The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder from 2022 to 2025. The lawsuit claims Disney and director Neal Israel told Bolleau to bond with, get close to, and trust the employee.

Attorneys Douglas Wigdor and Jane Kim stated, "As former government prosecutors, our message to the entertainment industry is simple: This conduct is inexcusable, and those involved — directly or indirectly — must be held accountable." The lawsuit alleges that Disney canceled Bolleau's upcoming role following the alleged abuse.