A woman sued Disney claiming that Donald Duck sexually assaulted her. The 27-year old woman's lawsuit alleges that Donald Duck grabbed at her breasts and then made a gesture as if he'd done something bad. It's not my case, so I can't add to the news article. However, as a loyal Oregon Duck fan (and disloyal Stanford Alum) I wanted to make sure the world knows that the accused was a Disney Duck, not the Oregon Duck.
Oregon's Duck is not pure as Snow White. Admitedly, Puddles has been seen on a Harley, and performs in rap videos. However, I refuse to stereotype Harley riders or rap artists.
Oregon's Duck was accused of assaulting a cougar (a mascot, not an older woman), but that was not alleged to be a sexual assault. (Some claim that the video was a total fabrication.) But, like the much maligned Massoli, Puddles pleaded guilty and accepted the punishment.
No, Oregon's Duck is a hardworking member of the University of Oregon community. Regardless of the merits of the lawsuit against the Disney Duck, my hope is that the negative publicity will not spread to Puddles.
Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury & Employment Law
503-665-4234
