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General Hospital Crew Members Sue ABC Over Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
Two crew members from General Hospital are suing ABC for what they deem “unconstitutional” and “religious discrimination” after being let go because they did not follow the company’s regulations for employment with its Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
In a report from Deadline the father/son team of Jim Wahl and Tim Wahl, who ran the GH construction and special effects department for 14 and 10 years respectively, have filed suit through the same lawyers, Ingo Rademacher (Ex-Jax), is using for his wrongful determination case against ABC. You can view the entire complaint here.
The Wahls suit also claims ‘wrongful determination’ and cites that back on November 9, 2021, ABC officially denied them requests for religious exemptions to the Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
The filing states that ABC, “gave no reason for its decision, except to say that the company was ‘unable to conclude that you are prevented from receiving the Covid-19 vaccine due to a sincerely-held religious belief, practice, or observance.”
The suit is asking for unspecified damages, claiming, “ABC does not have the authority to force a medical treatment on its employees against their will. Even if it did, it must offer religious exemptions to anybody who requests one.”
While all of this will go through the Los Angeles Superior Court system, Ingo Rademacher’s trial is set to begin in February of 2023.
Share your thoughts on the latest efforts to sue ABC over their Covid-19 vaccine mandate in the comment section.
You’ll notice whose name is NOT mentioned in this article. I’m choosing to interpret that as a positive sign that Steve has worked something out with Valentini Regime and Jason will be back to pull GH out of its toilet whirlpool death spiral VERY soon.
would such a secret agreement be legal?
Who knows?? I have a lot of lawyers down here, so I’ll ask around.
Or Steve could be waiting to see how this plays out in court.
Jason is NOT the savior you all think he is.
I’m the Devil, so I’m the last one who would be looking for a “savior”. But it’s not a coincidence that GH went into a toilet spiral the minute Jason was “lost” in that tunnel. Not that it wasn’t already headed that direction with the Tricky Dick Nixon Falls storyline… but that horrible mess appeared to be over and done with… and then they regressed right back into it, once Jason was presumed “dead” again.
Phil…I agree.
I respectfully disagree, I think GH has been on fire in the past few months. Cast and writing top notch.
Seriously? Which “cast” would that be? It’s been 70% Nina, 20% temp-hires, and 10% pointless newbies.
And it’s hard to say the writing is “top notch” when they’re literally trying to undo the last 29 years of this show’s history all at once.
I thought the temps might be due to Covid. I like this Michael.
Satan, Carly dominates every storyline and is on far more often than Nina. Moreover, Sonny is more interesting with Nina than he is with Carly. I don’t miss Jason one bit. I thought the romantic pairing with Carly was rather creepy and it also sparked of history revisionism. I do agree that the writing has been abysmal which is most likely why the ratings have gone done.
I know, Harry, and now we have yet ANOTHER Carly-centric story: her budding romance with Drew. How many stories does she get to infect? There’s her divorce, Willow’s maternity, her hypocritical vendetta against Brad, her new investment in ELQ…it goes on and on! And I don’t miss Jason either. My big gripe is how loooonnngggg they let stories drag on, like the Esme/sex tape tale. Enough already!
Satan, it’s nowhere near 70% Nina. The newbies aren’t pointless, they are fleshing out storylines for established characters. Cody is giving Sam and Dante something to do beyond making googoo eyes at each other, for example. Rory is a new wrinkle in the Trina-Spence-Esme-Joss plot.
As for the temp hires, what would have GH do? Tell people with COVID to come to work? Force Nancy Lee Grahn to pull Carly from a trunk and go running in the woods when she was in excruciating back pain and had to schedule surgery? True, it was their choice to let Johnny Wactor go make a movie, but that sounds like something caring employers would do, and did anyone really mind that much we had a fill-in Brando for a few days?
The show is far from perfect, so your frustration is understandable, but I don’t think those aren’t the issues that are hurting the show. It’s the pacing that’s the main problem, in my opinion. And bringing Jason back won’t fix that. I don’t think at this point I even want a retread of Jason, the killer robot who can solve any problem. The show seems lighter without him, and I like that.
Well, Nancy shouldn’t have had to worry about straining her back pulling Carly out of the trunk, because the entire way they made Harmony go instant psycho was all about the extremely stupid & illogical rewrite of making the Parasite Nina into Willow’s mother. So none of that should have happened at all. And if Nancy still needed the surgery, just write Alexis out for a couple of weeks.
The fill in Brando has worked fairly well, because he hasn’t had to do very much. As opposed to the fake Michael who couldn’t have been used at a worse time, with Michael’s presence obviously being needed in several storylines, from the ELQ battles, to the custody thing with Wiley, to the current friction with Sonny… and of course two of those three situations only exist because of the endless propping of Parasite Nina.
Cody seems like a useless character so far, but I suspect he’s going to turn out to be Cyrus the Virus’s son. Because of course Cyrus needs kids. And Rory would be pointless if he only existed to be the “too good to be true” cop, so I’m just waiting for the revelation that he’s actually Lorenzo Alcazar’s son. Remember that we never actually saw Jason kill Alcazar, and there were some pretty major hints dropped at the time (and again later) that Jason actually spared his life for the benefit of his “sister” Skye & her then infant child, and that Alcazar escaped to somewhere in South America. Given the SORASing of the kids that were born around that time, it’s completely possible that Alcazar would have had a son born after he relocated to South America, and that son would make his way to Port Charles. I’m OK with that…. as long as Nina isn’t his mother!
Well, getting Carly getting an endorsement from
Satan is rather like Reagan receiving an endorsement from Nixon.
You’ll be happy to know that both Reagan & Nixon have endorsed Nina. Dick likes the fact that her storyline took place in a town named after him. And Ronnie loves the fact that she follows his example by constantly forgetting why she’s to blame for anything.
Guess the Emmy awards proved you right.
I sure hope you’reright!
I appreciate an employer who try’s to keep their employees safe and healthy due to covid spread. If you need a vax exemption because of religious beliefs, etc., and can show proof of this, it still does not entitle you to put others at risk. I for one wouldn’t want to work in proximity with someone who hasn’t protected themselves or others by not taking precautions like vaccinations. And would hope ABC would have paid them full salary for their time off until things improve…soon I hope.
This!
Spot on, Rose. I don’t buy this religion defense.
Harry
Yes,look at all the millions of people that have been born over the years, using that as an excuse.
Yes I noticed that as well very interesting. Burton will be back once mandate lifted.
oooh good- hopefully Richard Burgi can return as Ashland–
He did the wait for the CDC’s 5 days but CBS wanted 10 days-
And fired him..
Richard Burgi is the best Ashland 100% and needs to reclaim the character..-
So– I do hope the lawsuit is won..
Too many of the best were fired over it-
so we are switching to Young & Restless?
thought we were discussing General Hospital
ooohK — I got the wrong soap–
I’m laughing at myself, join in if you like..
LOL 🙂 bUT-I do want Richard Burgi back, yes I do..
And–Jason can stay gone, he’s not worth the huge $$$ he is paid..
GH brought in new characters by being able to use his pay on others..
If Steve comes back his huge pay would mean others need to go to stay the budget..
SuOOO
I preferred R.Burgi in this part also, though I do like R. Newman BUT I don’t know if they would fire Robert to bring back Burgi, that would be kind of tacky and there may be contracts involved.
Hi Violet–
They fired Billy Miller to bring Jason back, am I right?
So do the same and bring Burgie back..
Miller wasn’t fired. He quit after they made him Drew and let Burton reclaim his role as Jason. And I disagree with you about Ashland. I love Thompson as Ashland. I didn’t care about Ashland when Burgi was playing him. But I do think Ashland is way too good for the dour Victoria, whom I cannot stand anymore.
Harry,
As far as Burton goes, out of sight, out of mind. I don’t miss him at all. I am very torn about Ashland. I know all the bad stuff he’s done to so many people, especially Victoria, but I sympathize with him at times. He’s trying so hard to make ammends but no one except Diane will give an inch, there seems to be no Silver Bullet for him. I kind of think Victoria has something special in store for him, and it ain’t good!
Violet, I dont think Victoria has chemistry with either of the Ashlands. I would kill off the character.
Timmm
Well, that’s exactly what I hear Victor plans to do.
Su000…On the other hand think of how many didn’t get sick because of the mandate. That’s what’s important.
Hi Rose, I do agree,,
But Richard Burgi did quarantine himself for the 5 days the CDC required.
And after the 5 days tested negative.
He didn’t know GH wanted 10 days..
I do miss him, he was perfect-
Hi Su000…like you I liked Richard way better as Ashland. But I’m really sensitive to following mandates, vaxs, and masking. Better safe than sorry. Plus I’m autoimmune. Even though I live in a place where the people and health departments have mostly handled covid responsibly since it’s initial hay-day, it’s still here. My son caught it a couple of months ago, and just had a relapse last week. Luckily it was more like a bad cold/flu. Enjoy your summer. Rose
Agree. Don’t get me wrong I loved Robert Newman as Josh Lewis but he is just not doing it at Ashland. Richard Burgi was Ashland.
Yes Michaela, Burgie was awesome and fit the part of Ashland to perfection..
Good for them!!! More people should be doing this! It is completely illegal and against Human Rights to force unwanted medical procedures onto people.
MY BODY, MY CHOICE. Can’t have it both ways! You either believe in bodily autonomy or you don’t!!
I bet you don’t apply “my body, my choice” to reproductive rights. You can’t have it both ways.
@harry 100% completely agree!
Breaking News
Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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This week starts with heartbreaking news. Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles as the original Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and later as Richard Hart on Melrose Place, died on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57. Reports indicate his death was sudden following a heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ on Monday more details on her brother’s death, “Patrick went to take a shower Sunday morning after drinking coffee with his girlfriend in their Beverly Hills home. His girlfriend decided to check on him after he was taking too long and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor?” Shana added that paramedics rushed over and tried to revive Patrick, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Soap fans first saw Muldoon as Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) son on DAYS back in 1992, where he quickly became a fan favorite during the on-screen love story between Austin and Carrie Brady (Christie Clarke). Patrick left the series in 1995. He later made comeback for appearances in 2011 and 2012.
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On Melrose Place, he played bad buy Richard Hart from 1995-1996. Patrick launched his acting career while in college landing the role of Matt in the 1990 sitcom Who’s The Boss? alongside the likes of Judith Light (ex-Karen, OLTL) and Tony Danza. Following his graduation, Patrick nabbed a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in Saved By The Bell by 1991.
Throughout his decades long career, Muldoon also starred in several motion and TV series including his leading roile in Starship Troopers (1997). He also had parts in Deadlock (2021), Vanquish (2021), Dakota (2022), Marlowe (2022), and Murder At Hollow Creek (2023).
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Not only was Patrick an actors, but a producer and a musician and singer. He often made appearances and put out music with his band, The Sleeping Masses. Muldoon was the band’s lead singer and guitar player. Patrick was also a producer of TV and film projects.
At the time of his death, Patrick was also an executive producer on a the movie “Kockroach,” which is currently in production.
Taking to his Instagram, just a few days before his death, Muldoon expressed,“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia,” he captioned his post.
Sadly, on April 24, Muldoon can be seen in his 2025 film Dirty Hands also festuring Denise Richards (ex-B&B, RHOBH), which will be released on digital streaming platforms on VOD.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
Share your remembrances and condolences on the loss of Patrick Muldoon via the comment section, which is followed below by the trailer Dirty Hands due out later this week on digital platforms.
All My Children and Hallmark alum, Jonathan Bennett has been cast in the newly-created role on General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick.
Look for Bennett to make his debut on the ABC soap opera next month in May. Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans for his work as JR Chandler on All My Children from 2000-2001. Later, he landed the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout role.
Jonathan would go on to star in seven Hallmark Channel movies and then hosting and producing the network’s reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas, Bennett has also appeared as a contestant on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, plus Celebrity Big Brother in 2019, and he starred on Broadway in Spamalot.
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Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital shared to Deadline who first reported the casting news, “We’re so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast. He’s a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to ‘GH.’
After the news broke, Bennett took to his Instagram and shared, “There’s a new guy in town…” Meanwhile, the official General Hospital account shared a pic and expressed, “He’s already tired of us telling him his hair looks sexy pushed back. Welcome to the family, Jonathan Bennett.
Bennett is married to Jaymes Vaughan. Back in 2022, they became the first gay couple to appear on the cover of the wedding magazine, The Knot.
So, what do you think of the casting of Jonathan as Joe Fitzpatrick? Is he the new man for Lucas? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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