Topic: Donkey Kong Costumed Character Actor Sues Nintendo

[Steel Diver]

The problem was over something more serious than bananas.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/39160/donkey-kong-costumed-character-actor-sues-nintendo

An actor who dressed up as Donkey Kong for a Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D event is now suing Nintendo for the stress it caused him.

The event, held at the L.A. Zoo was during a typical Southern Californian hot day, but provisions were not in place for the actor, Parker Mills, to stay cool. According to the Los Angeles Times, Parker was not provided an ice pack, and was denied breaks. This treatment may have had long term effects on his heart. Parker's attorney says he suffered "aortic dissection" which is a "tearing of aortic walls." He had to have surgery to implant a permanent heart defibrillator.

So far no representatives of Nintendo have commented on the lawsuit.

[Shaymin]

Expand lawsuit?

[Rodrigue]

Wow, that writing level. Quoting a technical term? "affect"?

[Khushrenada]

Sounds like he should have been playing Cranky Kong, amirite?

[TheXenocide]

Sound like conditions were K Rool and inhumane...

[UncleBob]

I don't know the details of this, but I did read a pretty cool AMA thread from a former Disney character actor.  The rules in place regarding their break periods, how long they can be in costume, etc.. pretty crazy and strict - but for good reason.

[Caterkiller]

Yeah if you work at a theme park and wear these things the rules are very strict. Still though, one day of playing DK? I don't buy it one little bit. I bet it was a pre-existing condition and this was his chance. I went and took pictures with the guy that day and if he was hurting he sure was a good sport about then.