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Warner Bros. is in big trouble. They’re being sued for a lot of money because of a Harry Potter toy wand. A little boy got hurt when something went wrong with the wand, and now his mother wants the company to pay for not making sure the toy was safe. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, and it’s a big deal because it could change how people see the company and the Harry Potter things they sell.
Warner Bros. Sued for $8 Million Over Faulty Harry Potter Wand
As per TMZ, here’s what happened: A mother named Jessica Perry bought a Harry Potter wand for her kids. It wasn’t just any wand; it was a special one that looked just like the ones in the movies. But something was wrong with this wand. While her older son was playing with it, a piece of metal shot out of the wand. Sadly, it hit her little 3-year-old boy in the eye. The injury was really bad, hurting the inside of his eye and almost making him blind.
Jessica was very upset. She took her son to the doctor, and he had to go through some tough treatments. They had to do surgeries and use eye drops that didn’t feel good. Even after all that, the doctors said he needed to be careful because his eye was still not 100% okay.
But Perry didn’t stop there. She decided Warner Bros. had to pay for what happened. She said they should have known the wand could be dangerous because other people had complained about it too. Now, she’s suing them for $8 million. That’s the money she says will cover her son’s medical bills, pain, and suffering, plus some extra because Warner Bros. didn’t do their job to make sure the toy was safe.
The Bigger Picture for Warner Bros.
This lawsuit is a huge problem for Warner Bros. They make lots of Harry Potter toys, like puzzles and LEGO sets. They’re supposed to be fun, but now, some people might be scared to buy them because they don’t want their kids to get hurt.
What’s more, Warner Bros. is getting ready to put out a new Harry Potter show on HBO. They want everyone to be excited about it, but this bad news could make people less interested. It’s a tough spot for the company, and they’ll have to figure out how to make things right, so everyone feels safe enjoying Harry Potter again.
